Jay Newby-Gallagher died after a crash between a motorbike and a car on Northway in Maghull
Jay Newby-Gallagher had been due to perform at the Scotch Piper Inn this Friday(Image: Merseyside Police / family tribute)
A man who died after a crash has been remembered as a “talented musician” who had “many friends and followers”. Jay Newby-Gallagher died following a crash between a motorbike and a blue Renault Zoe on Northway in Maghull at around 8.30am on Wednesday, May 14.
The keen biker was on a Suzuki motorbike which was involved in the crash with the car outside the Aldi store at the junction of Dover Road. Mr Newby-Gallagher, who is from Maghull, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tragically, the 34-year-old had been due to perform at the Scotch Piper Inn this Friday. In a tribute posted to Facebook, the Scotch Piper said: “We are devastated to hear of the tragic passing of Jay Newby-Gallagher yesterday and send our deepest condolences to his family.
“Jay has played at the Scotch Piper several times and was in fact due to play this Friday. He was a talented musician and had many friends and followers here who will miss him deeply. Rest in peace Jay.”
Mr Newby-Gallagher’s family today issued a touching tribute, remembering him as the “kindest, most loyal, loving, and funny person you could ever meet”.
The family of Jay Newby-Gallagher have issued a tribute after he died in a fatal crash in Maghull(Image: Merseyside Police / family tribute )
The statement, written by his wife, said: “Jay was the best husband, son, brother, son-in-law and brother-in-law that any of us could ever have wished for.
“He was the kindest, most loyal, loving, and funny person you could ever meet. He would always light up any room with his smile and sense of humour, and he loved his family and our dog Bodie more than anything.
“It was truly an honour to be your wife, and life will never be the same without you, you’ve taken a piece of me with you that I will never get back. I’ve loved every second I got to spend with you, but it will never be enough time.
“I will love you forever, you will always be my home. All your family and friends are so proud of the person you are, and we will all miss you forever.”
Tributes to motorcyclist Jay Newby-Gallagher killed in a crash on Northway in Maghull.(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
Merseyside Police has said the investigation launched following yesterday’s crash continues. A 34-year-old woman from South Tyneside, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, has been released on conditional bail.
Detective sergeant Kurt Timpson, the lead investigating officer from Merseyside Police’s serious collision investigation unit, previously thanked members of the public who rushed to Mr Newby-Gallagher’s aid following the crash. He also issued an appeal to anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
He said: “My thoughts and those of my team remain with Jay’s family at this very sad time. My priority is to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision and get answers for his family.
“We are therefore renewing our appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, the events leading up to it or anyone who has CCTV or dashcam to please get in touch, if you haven’t already.
“I would also like to thank members of the community who assisted at the scene with first aid and for the patience of the public whilst we had a vast area of the road network closed for investigation work.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact SCIU on 0151 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting log reference 25000396588.