Family give tribute to ‘gentle and kind-hearted young man’ as detectives continue to appeal for information following the death of a man in Bury
A man named Brandon Porter Kershaw died after being hit by a vehicle in Bury. His family described him as a gentle, kind-hearted young man and a devoted father. A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while the driver remains at large. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Pedestrian Killed in Porritt Street Collision Named as Brandon Porter Kershaw
A 29-year-old man who died after being struck by a vehicle on Porritt Street has been identified as Brandon Porter Kershaw, as police launch a murder investigation into the incident.
Emergency services responded to reports of a collision at 8:10pm on Monday, 19 May 2025, where they found Kershaw with serious injuries in the road. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Kershaw’s family released a statement paying tribute to the young father: “We are all truly shocked and heartbroken by the sudden loss of Brandon. He was a gentle, kind-hearted young man whose warmth and social nature touched everyone around him. Brandon was taken far too soon, and his passing has left a deep void in all our lives. Brandon was a devoted dad to his young daughter, who he loved deeply. His family meant everything to him, and the bond he shared with his mum was incredibly special, they were best friends.”
A 38-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Detective Chief Inspector David Moores of GMP’s Major Incident Team confirmed the driver of the vehicle remains at large as specialist units conduct an intensive search. “We believe Brandon died from the impact of the vehicle and despite best efforts of emergency services, Brandon sadly passed away due to the severity of his injuries,” Moores stated, appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information should contact police via LiveChat at gmp.police.uk, call 101 quoting incident 3460 of 19/5/25, or submit details through the Major Incident Public Portal.
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