HGV driver to be treated as witness to Parkgate death

The man died after a collision with the lorry on Friday, December 5 on the A540 Parkgate Road at about 10.50am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for the force confirmed that the HGV driver was arrested in relation to the incident but has now been released and will be supporting the investigation.

They said: "The driver of the HGV was arrested at the time in relation to the incident but was released with no further action against him. "He is being treated as a witness." On Friday, Sergeant Amy Hollis said: "We have launched an investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding this incident.

"As such, we are now appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened and has not already spoken to police to get in touch with us.

"The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage which could assist us.

"Anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML-2227493."