Police are at the scene of an accident (Image: Emily Carubia)
Police are investigating after a 72-year-old woman pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in Bootle, this evening. A massive police cordon has been erected following a horrific crash that scattered gifts across the road.
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 , where she sadly died a short time later.
A fleet of at least 12 police vehicles attended the scene of the . One onlooker disclosed to the that “There was blood everywhere.” Another bystander described seeing “bags and Christmas presents all over the floor” adjacent to the accident site.
Police confirmed the driver of the car stopped at the scene.
There is a large emergency services presence on the border of Walton and Kirkdale tonight (Image: Emily Carubia)
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 . Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 820 of 12 December.