Police need help identifying man critically injured in a crash in Liverpool
Officers say they need help so they can contact the man's family
Merseyside Police say they've so far been unable to identify a man who was involved in a serious road traffic collision in Norris Green yesterday evening (Sunday 25th February).
Emergency services were called at 6.27pm to a report that a man had been struck by a silver Ford Transit van which was travelling along Utting Avenue East and failed to stop at the scene.
Paramedics attended and found the pedestrian with serious injuries who remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may know the identity of the man, who is believed to be over 50-years-old, to please contact us as a matter of urgency.
The pedestrian is described as a white male, slim build, bald head and clean shaven. At the time of the collision, he was wearing a black Karrimor long-sleeved jacket, a bright yellow Karrimor cap (similar to cap in picture), black gloves and black New Balance trainers with green stripes on the side.
Detective Sergeant Jason Higham says the victim was wearing distinctive clothing:
“We are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the pedestrian, but would urge anyone who think they may know him to please contact us. He is in a critical condition, so it is crucial that we identify him and let his family know as soon as possible.
“We suspect the man was out exercising at the time of the collision and we hope his neighbours, family or friends will recognise him due to the sports clothing he was wearing.”
A 25-year-old man from Norris Green and a 44-year-old woman from Kirkby have been arrested
They're being questioned on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving offences after officers spotted the van, believed to have been involved in the collision, parked up at the junction of Hollingbourne Place and Hollingbourne Road in Norris Green.
They are still in police custody for questioning and a silver van has been seized.
A number of people who witnessed the incident are assisting police and house-to-house inquiries are being carried out in the area.
Officers are also continuing to appeal for CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage that may have captured a damaged silver van after the incident to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Higham believes there would have been a number of witnesses:
“Although we have made two arrests, we are appealing for those who saw the collision or saw a silver van being driving around the area or parked on Hollingbourne Place or Hollingbourne Road with damage to the front of it to please get in touch.
“This collision happened at busy location and as such I believe it would have been witnessed by members of the public or they saw the van driving from the scene or being parked up. In addition, I would ask local businesses and homeowners with CCTV to check their systems to see if the damaged van has been captured on it.
“Likewise, the area was busy with traffic and as such I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time who has dashcam fitted to their vehicles to urgently review it. Any help we receive, no matter how insignificant it may seem can assist our investigation.”
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.