"He had a contagious smile and was loved by so many" - Family pay tribute to man, 25, killed in crash on East Lancashire Road

A heartbroken family has issued a tribute to a man who died following a serious collision on the East Lancs Road in Merseyside.

Dylan Kearns, 25, from Kirkby, was on a pedal bike when he was involved in a collision at around 7am on Friday with a white Volkswagen Sirocco at the junction of Moorgate Road and East Lancashire Road. Dylan was rushed to hospital after the incident but tragically died a short time later.

His family described him as a "well-known lad" who was "liked by everyone". A statement from the family reads: "Dylan Kearns was tragically taken away from all his loving family and partner, Jamie, this morning.

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"He was a well-known lad and liked by everyone and he had a contagious smile that was so warm. He was so loved and will be missed by everyone.”

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs, and driving a vehicle with a proportion of a specific controlled drug above the limit. The man currently remains in police custody.

Police are urging any witnesses to come forward, and for any CCTV or dash cam footage that may have captured the incident. Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, from Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our sincere thoughts are with Dylan’s family at this tragic time.

"They are being supported by specially trained officers. Although we have made an arrest, we are still appealing for information to help our ongoing investigation.

“If you witnessed the incident, or have CCTV or dashcam footage, please