Woman dies after being hit by car

Emergency services remain at the scene

A woman has died after being hit by a car. Emergency services were called at around 7.45pm on Thursday, December 12, to reports of a crash on Brewster Street, near to the Brewster Street Garages in Bootle.

Officers attended the scene and found there had been a crash between a blue Ford Focus and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 72-year-old woman, was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later. The driver of the car stopped at the scene, police said.

When the ECHO arrived at the scene this evening, a huge cordon was in place from Brewster Street leading into Selwyn Street. A couple who witnessed the incident told the ECHO: "The girl was on the floor and we pulled over to help her." They added that "bags and Christmas presents" were strewn across the road.

Chief Inspector Andy Foster, said: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. We are also appealing to any motorists who may have dashcam footage to get in touch. The woman's family has been informed and are being supported by officers."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk. Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 820 of 12 December.