Tribute paid to biker, 38, who died in crash

The family of a man who died following a motorbike crash have paid tribute to him, saying "everything we do now is for you".

Donovan Travis Dineen-Whitham, 38, from Liverpool, was riding a motorbike that was in collision with a Volkswagen ID3 car in the Vauxhall area of the city on Wednesday, Merseyside Police said.

A tribute issued by Mr Dineen-Whitham's family said: "My son, my brother, my uncle, my dad - we love you so much and we'll make you proud, we promise."

A 24-year-old man from Liverpool arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving has been released under investigation.

Emergency services, including the North West Ambulance Service and the air ambulance, attended the incident, but Mr Dineen-Whitham died at the scene.

"We are absolutely heartbroken and can't believe we are writing this," Mr Dineen-Whitham's family said.

The incident happened at the junction of Vandries Street and Waterloo Road at about 19:00 BST on Wednesday.

Det Sgt Kurt Timpson 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."

He said the priority of detectives was to establish how the collision occurred and his team was 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," he added.

He urged motorists to check dashcam footage if they were driving in the area at the time.

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