Man arrested after woman, 81, killed in Fazakerley hit-and-run
A 69-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Liverpool.
A man has been arrested after a woman died following a hit-and-run in Fazakerley.
At 4.15pm on Friday (December 5), it was reported that a dark coloured car had been involved in a collision with an 81-year-old woman on Longmoor Lane, close to the junction of Third Avenue.
The victim, who has now been formally identified as Margaret Perry, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she sadly died a short while later.
It is believed that she had gone to a local shop and her family are being supported by specialist officers as the investigation continues.
In an update today (Monday, December 8), Merseyside Police confirmed that a 69-year-old man from Fazakerley has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. He remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Saidi said: “Our thoughts remain with Margaret's family as they continue to grieve this tragic loss.
“Although someone has now been arrested, we continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
“We ask motorists who were in the area at around 4.15pm on Friday or immediately after the collision to please check your dashcam footage (front and rear) for any vital evidence which may help with our enquiries. Any help we receive, no matter how insignificant it may seem may help.
“Our priority is to ensure that we get answers for Margaret's family. Any information, however insignificant it may seem, would be greatly appreciated.”
To get in touch, you can call 101 or DM @MerpolCC on social media quoting reference number 25000994489. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.