Man remains under investigation two years after Moss Bank Road death

As reported by the Star, police patrolsf found a man lying in the road on Moss Bank Road, close to the Moss Bank Hotel, in the early hours of January 12, 2022.

Emergency services attended and the man, later identified as 21-year-old dad-of-two Adam Conway, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

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A police cordon at the scene in January 2022 (Image: St Helens Star)
Following up on several cases that have not yet been concluded, the Star has been informed that a 52-year-old man remains under investigation in connection with the tragedy.

The St Helens man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving around the time of the incident, after an investigation established that the incident involved a collision between a Blue Mazda hatchback car and the man on Washway Lane, Haresfinch.

The vehicle is believed to have driven away from the scene and was later found by police.

Around the first anniversary of Adam's death in January 2023, police renewed an appeal for witnesses related to the incident, but no charges have been made more than two years after the dad-of-two was killed.

Adam was a much-loved dad, son, stepbrother, and friend (Image: Family handout)
After Adam's life was taken in the hit-and-run incident, his family shared a heartbreaking tribute to the 21-year-old.

The tribute read: "[Adam was] a much-loved grandson, son, stepson, brother, stepbrother, cousin and a father to Alexia aged four and George aged nine months.

"Adam was a super-intelligent, lovely, polite, caring young man who was one in a million.

"He had a very promising career working at the University of Manchester as an animal technician and his potential was quickly spotted by his bosses with him destined to climb through the ranks to the top.

"He had the ability to light up any room he walked into with his bubbly personality and sense of humour.

"He was definitely a nanny’s boy, who was not only his nan but his best friend. The bond between them was clear for everyone to see.

"All who had the pleasure of knowing Adam has been left with a lasting impression and no doubt will be impacted by his early death.

"He made me proud every day and touched the hearts of so many and will be massively missed.

"He was and still is my world, my everything. Love you Adam my son, until we meet again."

Flowers left at the scene (Image: St Helens Star)
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call the Matrix Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 22000025548.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information