Woman Found 'unconscious' After 'hit-and-run' At Zebra Crossing In Liverpool

She was taken to hospital, where she remains in a serious condition

A woman was found “unconscious on the ground” after a bike crashed into her at a zebra crossing in Liverpool in a “hit and run” incident. The woman, who is in her 50s, was taken to hospital following the incident on Mount Vernon Street in Liverpool yesterday (Tuesday, July 7), where she remains in a serious condition.

Merseyside Police said it was called around 3.35pm after an electric-assisted pedal cycle crashed into the woman as she crossed a zebra crossing and stepped onto the pavement, near the Linda McCartney Centre. The male rider was thrown from the bike, however, got back on the bike and fled the scene, leaving the injured woman unconscious on the ground, the force said.

Emergency services attended the scene and an investigation was launched. Police closed a number of roads while enquiries were ongoing, which have since been lifted.

Detectives have now issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to. Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, the lead investigating officer from the Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the woman injured in this collision. Her family are aware and are being supported.

“We have launched an investigation into the circumstances of this incident and my team is working to establish the full facts.

“The person involved would have been aware of the severity of the injuries sustained and it is completely unacceptable that he chose to get back on the bike and ride away.

“We would like to speak to the man pictured as we believe he could assist with our enquiries. If anyone recognises the individual shown, I urge them to contact us immediately.

“The collision occurred on Mount Vernon Street, which runs from Prescot Street through the grounds of the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are asking motorists who were in the area at around 3pm, or in the immediate aftermath of the collision, to review any dashcam footage they may have, including front and rear-facing cameras. Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to our enquiries.

“Finally, I would like to thank the members of the public who stopped to help in what was undoubtedly a very difficult situation. Their assistance and compassion were greatly appreciated.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via social media at @MerPolCC, call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, quoting reference 26000546903.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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