Tributes to 81-year-old who's died after being hit by van in Norris Green
John Newton passed away in hospital after the incident on Sunday
The family of 81-year-old John Newton, who died in a road traffic collision in Norris Green last weekend, have paid tribute.
Emergency services were called to Utting Avenue East at 6.27pm on Sunday 25 February to reports that a male pedestrian had been injured in a collision with a silver Ford Transit van.
John was taken to hospital but sadly passed away the following day.
In a tribute, John’s family said: “The family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone that came to help our beloved Dad. John is missed by his whole family including children, grandchildren and the community we live in.
"He was well known in the area having owned his own garage and worked as a mechanic for over 50 years before semi-retiring last year. He was still very active and enjoying running and cycling.
"We hope that those responsible for his death or that know anything will have a turn of conscience and come forward to the police. He will forever be in our hearts.”
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 24000203760.