72-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Bootle
Police were called to Brewster Street at around 7:45pm last night
An investigation is underway after a woman's died in a crash in Bootle.
Emergency services were called at 7.45pm following a collision between a blue Ford Focus and a 72-year-old woman pedestrian on Brewster Street, near to the Brewster Street Garages.
The injured woman was taken to hospital, where she sadly died a short time later.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene.
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.