An 81-year-old woman has tragically died following a hit-and-run collision in Fazakerley, with Merseyside Police launching an urgent hunt for the driver responsible.
Details of the Fatal Incident
Emergency services were called to Longmoor Lane, near its junction with Third Avenue, at around 4.15pm on Friday, 5th December. They responded to reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a dark-coloured vehicle. The victim, a local woman believed to have been visiting a nearby shop, sustained severe injuries.
She was rushed to Aintree University Hospital but sadly passed away a short time later. The vehicle involved failed to stop at the scene and remains at large, along with its driver.
Police Investigation and Public Appeal
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have sealed off Longmoor Lane for forensic examination. Officers have been conducting door-to-door enquiries and are meticulously reviewing local CCTV footage. The car is likely to have sustained damage from the impact.
Superintendent Siobhan Russell made a heartfelt appeal for information: "I would appeal to anyone who may have any information to come forward. The 81-year-old victim had only popped out to shops and now her family are trying to come to terms with her loss."
She directly urged the driver to search their conscience and come forward, and asked the public for help. Police are particularly keen to receive any dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident.
Community Reaction and How to Help
The news has sent shockwaves through the local community, especially so close to Christmas. One resident told the Liverpool Echo: "It's heartbreaking, the poor woman. And so close to Christmas as well. I hope they find the person that did it."
Specialist officers are supporting the victim's family during this devastating time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747 or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, quoting reference number 0620 of 5 December.
