A schoolgirl’s picture urging drivers to look out for cyclists, drawn after her mother was killed while cycling in Liverpool has gone viral on social media after one of her schoolteachers shared it on Twitter

Under the words “Be Aware For Clare,” the picture drawn by Anabel Killey also depicts a road bike as well as her mother, who died after a collision involving three cars and two bicycles in Hale Drive, Speke on 28 February.

The teacher’s tweet was shared hundreds of times and saw messages of support sent to the family, including from former Liverpool footballers Jamie Carragher, Robbie Fowler and Stephen Gerrard.

Clare Killey, aged 45, was a keen cyclist who held a number of QOMs on Strava, the Liverpool Echo reports.

A health visitor who inspired many others to get active whether through running or cycling, she was on a training ride with a friend called Tony when she was killed. He receives seriously injured in hospital.

Her husband Peter Killey accompanied Anabel and her brother James, aged 10, to a vigil held in their mother’s memory last week.

“The kids have taken it so well, they’ve been so brave,” he said. “James has gone in to see his schoolfriends today.

“They are bearing up, they are better than me, they have been so strong.

“Me and Clare didn’t do anything apart, we took turns cycling, and the kids would even come out on their bikes.

“On Monday, Anabel went to school on her bike, riding in on her BMX,” he added.

A number of tributes have been left at the scene, and yesterday the family returned there on what would have been Mrs Killey’s 46th birthday.

“The messages of support and the inscribed water bottles at the scene, that’s a traditional cycling thing, and I’d be lost without it,” Mr Killey said.

One message taped to a water bottle read: “To an incredible kind-hearted and spirited woman.

“A true cyclist who could leave us all behind when out riding.

“Making us bust a lung just trying to keep up, you will be sadly missed by us all. Miles xxx.”

Another said: “Clare was such an inspirational lady. Every Strava, always out rain and shine, posting your weather report and what attire you had on, so we all had an idea how cold or warm it was out.

“You even made me see that being out on a windy day on a bike was a big thing. A good bit of wind resistance cycling.”

A third said: “I know you’ll still be setting QOM segments and PRs up in heaven, you’ll be forever missed. Wesley and family.”

Mr Killey expressed hope that his wife’s death might result in greater understanding between road users.

“All I wanted in the months to come was some sort of safety message, through Clare, to be relayed,” he said.

“There are small laws everybody can learn, so we [cyclists] are not seen as the enemy and so we don’t see drivers as the enemy.

“This was a freak accident, and it’s got to be a good thing to promote understanding so cyclists get more room on the road.

“When I ride, I don’t shout at people, even if a motorist has nearly knocked me into a hedge,” he added. “Nine times out of ten drivers will say: ‘I’m sorry, I didn’t know’.”

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and serious injury by dangerous driving in connection with the fatal collision, which happened close to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

The motor vehicles involved were a white Ford Fiesta, a red Ford Fiesta and a red Ford C-Max, and Merseyside Police are continuing their investigations.

They have repeated appeal for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage to come forward and can be contacted on 0151 777 5747 or 101, quoting reference number 0822 of 28.02.19.