The 51-year-old was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries
Station Road in Maghull(Image: Google Maps )
A man has died after being hit by a car in Maghull. Emergency services were called to Station Road at the junction with Tailors Lane just before 7am on Wednesday, October 22, after reports of a crash involving a black Range Rover Velar and a male pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a 51-year-old man from Maghull, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on Friday, November 7. A 64-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and remains under investigation on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while unfit.
Detective Sergeant Simon Duffy, Lead Investigating Officer from Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died following the collision. His family continue to be supported by our family liaison officers.
“We are determined to establish how this tragic incident occurred, and we are following numerous lines of enquiry to establish all the facts.
“Despite a suspect being identified, this investigation remains ongoing and we remain very keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was in the area at this time.
“We know that motorists were in the area.
“I would urge any drivers and pedestrians who were heading towards the nearby Maghull train station to come forward so we can establish if you may have relevant information.
“If you remember driving in this area of Maghull, shortly before 7am or you do so as part of your daily routine, please check your dashcam footage (front and rear) for any vital evidence which may help with our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 25000866962.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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