Hundreds of tributes have poured in for a dad who died following a crash on the M53.
Lee Nall, a dad-of-three, died after a Suzuki motorbike crashed into a barrier on the motorway near Moreton at around 7.25pm on Sunday. Police closed the M53 in both directions at junction two as they dealt with the scene.
Lee, who was in his 30s, was described as a "great mate", with a "heart of a lion." PS Events posted on Facebook following the news: "A devastating day for our P S Events Family. We are not just crew, we are all close, we have each other's backs, brothers, sisters!
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"Heart of a lion, would work any time any place anywhere. A great mate, colleague to all the crew. RIP Lee Nall." Since announcing the news of the dad's tragic death hundreds of tributes have poured in for him.
Messages of support and condolences have also been sent to his family. Writing on the ECHO's Facebook page, Missi Daly said: "Deepest condolences to this young man's family, I know their pain as I've been there with my own child, god love his children this is extremely distressing my thoughts are with you he sounded like an incredible young man ride high safe in the arms of the angels."
Trish Ray Powell added: "Devastating news for the family, so young. Our thoughts are with family and friends R.I.P Lee." Trisha Clark also said: "Hearing this tragic news made me so sad. I never knew him but you don't have to know someone to feel the pain that comes from all a person's family and friends. Lee was so loved by everyone, he'll be very much missed. RIP Lee. God Bless."
An investigation is now underway with CCTV, witness and forensic enquiries. A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Moreton this evening, Sunday 17 July.
"At around 7.25pm, emergency services were called to Junction 2 of the M53, at the entrance to the southbound carriageway, to reports of a collision involving a Suzuki motorbike. The driver of the motorcycle, a man in his 30s, sadly passed away at the scene.
"His family have been informed. An investigation is underway, including CCTV, witness and forensic enquiries. Officers closed the M53 in both directions around junction 2, including the Moreton Spur.
"We would like to thank drivers and residents for their patience as we dealt with this incident." Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact (0151) 7775747, or via @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, with log 855 of Sunday 17 July.
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