Man arrested after woman, 19, dies in Wirral crash

The crash happened near Birkenhead North Train Station at about 19:00GMT on Sunday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of casuing the death of a 19-year-old woman in a crash between a car and a quad bike.

It happened near Birkenhead North Train Station in Wirral just before 19:00 GMT on Sunday, police said.

Officers were called to the junction of Wallasey Bridge Road and Gautby Road after the collision between the bike and a Ford Mondeo.

The woman was taken to hospital where she later died.

A 24-year-old man who was also riding on the quad bike suffered "multiple injuries", police said.

The driver of the Mondeo, a 37-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

Witness appeal

He remained in police custody awaiting interview.

Det Sgt Andy Roper said an investigation had been launched and appealed for witnesses to come forward.

He said: "If you were driving in the general area of Hoylake Road, Stanley Road, Wallasey Bridge Road or live in the area please check your CCTV systems or contact our team and we will review any footage or information.

"Every piece of information is vitally important to our investigation to establish what happened so we can provide answers for the woman's family."