Man dies after being hit by car near Wetherspoon pub
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on Tuesday evening (February 10).
A man has died after being hit by a car.
Emergency services were called at about 7.20pm on Tuesday (February 10) to reports of a collision involving a black Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian in the Eastway area of Maghull, near to the junction with Coniston Road.
Merseyside Police, North West Ambulance and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service all attended but the pedestrian was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Enquiries remain ongoing to locate and inform the man's next of kin.
A 31-year-old man from Fazakerley has now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit. He remains in police custody and will be interviewed by detectives in due course, Merseyside Police said.
As a result of the incident, Eastway was closed near to Maghull shops last night and traffic diversions put in place. The road was reopened at around 2.50am, and enquiries continue in the local area.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from Merseyside Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) said: “Although someone has been arrested, we continue to appeal to anyone with information to come forward and help us establish the full circumstances of this incident.
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"We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling on Eastway, near to The Frank Hornby Wetherspoon pub, at around 7.20pm. If your vehicle is fitted with a dash camera, then please get in touch so that we can check if it has captured something you may be unaware is of importance to our enquiries."
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured the incident on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact the SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected].
Alternatively, DM @MerPolCC or call @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 26000113970.