Woman hit & killed by car 'while carrying presents' in horror crash just days before Christmas
12/13/2024 01:44 AM
A WOMAN has been killed in a horror car crash just days before Christmas with blood and “presents everywhere”.
The tragedy unfolded at around 7.45pm last night when a 72-year-old pedestrian was struck on Brewster Street, in Bootle, near Liverpool.
A couple who witnessed the incident said there were “presents everywhere”, reports the Mirror.
It is believed the woman had been out Christmas shopping before the horror.
Emergency services rushed her to hospital where she sadly died a short while later.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “An investigation is underway following a serious road traffic collision in Bootle this evening (Thursday, 12 December).
“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.
