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HIS FAMILY SAID THEY ARE "ABSOLUTELY HEARTBROKEN" 11:44, 30 May 2025 The heartbroken family of a man who died following a crash in Vauxhall have said, "Everything we do now is
for you". Donovan Travis Dineen-Whitham, 38, was riding his motorbike when he was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen ID3 at around 7pm on Wednesday, May 28. The fatal incident
occurred at the junction of Vandries Street and Waterloo Road. Merseyside Police received a report that a Volkswagen ID3 car had crashed with an AJS Highway Star motorbike, just outside the
Vulcan Studios rehearsal centre. Emergency services, including the North West Ambulance Service and air ambulance, attended. Mr Dineen-Whitham was pronounced dead at the scene. His family
said: “We are absolutely heartbroken and can't believe we are writing this. My son, my brother, my uncle, my dad - we love you so much, and we'll make you proud, we promise.
Everything we do now is for you." As part of initial inquiries, a 24-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving. He has
since been released under investigation. Detective sergeant Kurt Timpson, the lead investigating officer from the Merseyside Police serious collision investigation unit, said: “Our thoughts
and condolences remain with Donovan’s family, who are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers at this incredibly difficult time. Our investigation into the incident
is ongoing as we seek to get the answers that Donovan’s family deserve. "The priority of detectives is to establish how the collision occurred and my team is working to establish key
facts. Although a man has been arrested in connection with this incident, I would appeal to anyone who witnessed it to please contact us. "I would also ask motorists to please check
your dashcam footage to review it if you were driving in the area on Wednesday evening. Any help we receive, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could assist our investigation.” A
cordon was put in place on a large section of the road following the crash, and a number of side roads, including Vulcan Street and Porter Street, were closed at the junction of Waterloo
Road. Photos taken from the scene show a significant emergency services response, including fire engines, paramedics, and police. An air ambulance later landed in the nearby Costco car park
to provide medical support and departed at around 7.50pm. A "collision here" notice has now been put up on a lamp post outside the rehearsal studio, calling for witnesses to get in
touch with CCTV or dashcam footage. Article continues below Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email
[email protected] quoting reference number 25000439482. People who want to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.