Family pay tribute to man killed in Huyton crash
Keith Hornby (63) was hit by a black Volkswagen last week
Last updated 10th Mar 2025
The family of a 63-year-old man, killed in a crash in Huyton, have paid tribute to him.
Keith Hornby was out on his blue mountain bike on Wednesday 5 March when he was involved in the collision with a black Volkswagen ID5 at the junction of Tarbock Road and Manley Road.
In a tribute, his family said:
"We wish to express our gratitude to the police in their quick response and professional investigation, along with the sensitive press reporting and support/condolences shown by the public.
"As you can image the whole family are devastated with Keith’s death and are struggling to come to terms with how it occurred.
"He was a family man"
"Keith was a father, son, brother, brother-in-law, and an uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was a family man who was the main carer for his mother.
"His main hobby was bike riding which he did safely every day, following the same route for the last 20 years or so. Many people would have seen Keith riding his dark blue mountain bike.
"Keith recently celebrated his brother and niece’s birthday and was looking forward to his mother’s 90th birthday on 14 March. Sadly, this will not the same now.
"From the loving family and friends of Keith Hornby."
34-year-old James O'Donnell, of Cypress Road, Huyton, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving a motor vehicle when the alcohol level is above the limit, driving whilst unfit through drugs and failing to stop after a road accident and failing to report that road accident.