Man dies after being hit by car in Liverpool
He was rushed to hospital but died shortly after
Last updated 11th Nov 2021
A man's died after he was hit by a car on the East Lancs Road in Norris Green.
It happened just before 5.10pm last night (Wednesday 10 November).
Police were called to a report that a silver Ford Focus car was in collision with a pedestrian near the junction with Stopgate Lane.
Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 50s, was taken to hospital for his injuries where he sadly passed away.
Police say they are working to formally identify the man and inform his next of kin.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
Inspector Rob Ross said:
“An investigation has been launched into this tragic incident and we are keen to speak to anyone with information.
“If you witnessed the collision, or were driving past at the time and have any dashcam footage, please get in touch as it may assist our enquiries.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call Merseyside Police's Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email rpiu@merseyside.police.uk or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 742 of 10 November.