Wheelchair user in critical condition after Southport hit and run

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car whilst crossing the road in a wheelchair.

Emergency services were called to Southport Promenade just after 8.50pm on Monday (December 4) after reports of a 'serious' crash. A blue Volkswagen Bora Sport car had been in collision with a man in an electric wheelchair, and fled the scene.

The wheelchair user, a man in his 40s, was treated at the scene for serious leg injuries and has been taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical. The Volkswagen was later located by Merseyside Police on Southport Road and both the driver and a passenger were detained.

A 34-year-old man from Walton has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drink driving, drug driving, failing to stop after a road accident and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. A 38-year-old woman from Bootle was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drink driving, failing to stop after a road accident and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).

An investigation has been launched and Merseyside Police are asking for anyone with information to get in touch. Road closures are in place on the promenade from the roundabout with Knowsley Road to Saunders Street to allow forensic examination of the scene.

Contacting the police: Anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw a blue Volkswagen car driving in the area at the time, is asked to contact police. If you have CCTV or dashcam footage, DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 23001227334, email [email protected] or call 0151 7775747.