POLICE WANT TO SPEAK TO DOG WALKERS AS WOMAN, 25, FIGHTING FOR LIFE
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was hit by a car in St Helens. Emergency services were called to Clock Face Road at around 5.40pm on Monday, November 3, following reports of a crash involving a Suzuki Vitara and a female pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, remains in hospital in a critical condition. The driver stopped at the scene and continues to assist police with their enquiries, Merseyside Police confirmed. According to traffic monitoring service Inrix, Clock Face Road (A569) was closed in both directions between Gorsey Lane and Gartons Lane.
In an update today, November 4, police are appealing to find a man and woman who were walking a dog in the area at the time of the crash, as they may have information about the incident.
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Detective Sergeant Simon Duffy from our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Detectives have been in Clock Face today and will continue to be visible for the next few days whilst making vital enquiries to establish exactly what happened yesterday evening.
“This is a tragic incident which has left a young woman in hospital with life-threatening injuries. Family Liaison officers continue to offer support to the woman’s family as we work towards being able to provide them with answers.
“The collision occurred on a busy stretch of road, and I appeal for the public’s help by contacting us if you have information which may assist the investigation. If you witnessed the collision or stopped to help, we would like you contact us as soon as possible.
"CCTV shows footage of a man and woman walking a dog in the area, at the time of the collision. We would be really interested to speak to them as well as anyone else nearby.
"Alternatively, if you drove through the area at about 5.30pm and had dashcam fitted to your car, please make contact.
“Additionally, I would also appeal to anyone that recalls seeing a white Suzuki Vitara, travelling from the direction of Warrington along the A57 Warrington Road towards Clock Face prior to 5.30pm yesterday, to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected] quoting reference number 25000902305.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
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