The family of a 22-year-old Chester man who died after a motorcycle collision on the A41 Liverpool Road have paid tribute to their son, describing him as "beautiful" and vowing to raise money in his memory.
Crash on A41
The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, September 19, when a black Kawasaki Z650 D2 motorcycle was involved in a collision while travelling along the A41 Liverpool Road. The 22-year-old passenger, named by relatives in statements as Cody Dobbs, was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital with serious injuries and died a few days later.
The rider of the motorcycle, also 22, sustained minor injuries. Cheshire Police initially arrested the rider at the scene; officers later de-arrested him and said he is assisting with enquiries into the incident.
Family tributes and fundraising
In a statement paying tribute to their son, Cody's family said:
“We are all truly devasted of the loss of our beautiful son. Words cannot describe the sense of pain and loss to everyone, including all his friends and family. A young man with all his dreams in front of him, his life was so cruelly brought to a sudden and tragic end.”
The family described Cody as a joyful young man with a warm personality, praising his smile, charisma and caring nature. They said he was well regarded by everyone who met him and that he had already achieved a great deal at a young age. His work as a chef at The Clock Tower in Northwich was highlighted; colleagues there have treated him as part of a second family and are organising fundraising in his memory.
All money raised will be shared between two causes the family named:
- Intensive Care Unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital — the family thanked staff for their care, compassion and support.
- A local cat sanctuary — a cause close to Cody's heart.
Community reaction and ongoing investigation
The family expressed particular gratitude to the Countess of Chester Hospital’s ICU team for their care during a very difficult time. Cheshire Police continue to investigate the collision; the force has said the rider remains assistive to enquiries following his de-arrest.
Traffic collisions on major routes such as the A41 inevitably raise questions in local communities about road safety, vehicle speed and the risks faced by motorcyclists and their passengers. This incident has prompted an outpouring of sympathy locally, and the planned fundraising night is expected to draw colleagues, friends and others from across the area.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of collision | Early hours of Saturday, 19 September |
| Location | A41 Liverpool Road, Chester |
| Vehicle | Black Kawasaki Z650 D2 motorcycle |
| Passenger | 22-year-old man (Cody Dobbs) — taken to Countess of Chester Hospital; later died |
| Rider | 22-year-old man — minor injuries; initially arrested then de-arrested; assisting police enquiries |
| Beneficiaries of fundraising | ICU at Countess of Chester Hospital; a local cat sanctuary |
The family’s tribute continued:
“Cody was such a joy with his smile, charisma, and caring nature to everyone he met. Not one person who met my son had anything other than respect and kind words to say about him. He was a big part of people lives, he will live on forever in our hearts and minds. He was an amazing chef and accomplished so much already at such a young age, we are all truly devasted.”
Local readers concerned about the collision or with information that might assist Cheshire Police are asked to contact the force with any relevant details. In the meantime, the family and community are preparing to mark Cody’s memory with fundraising and tributes.
This report is based on family statements and police information released following the collision. WE NEWS will update readers with further details as they become available.
