A driver admitted causing the death of a mum-of-two by careless driving in court on Monday.
Margaret Thornton, 50, was fatally injured at about 12.15 am on November 30, 2019 and died later in hospital.
She was hit by a blue Audi Q7 on Moor Lane near the junction with Edge Lane in Thornton shortly after being dropped off by a black hackney cab.
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Sheikh Burhan Miah, of Burbo Crescent, Blundellsands, today pleaded guilty at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court to causing her death by driving without due care and attention.
District Judge James Hatton adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report and Miah was further remanded on bail to await sentence on October 21 at Sefton Magistrates’ Court.
The judge imposed an interim driving disqualification on Miah, who was accompanied by two supporters.
Many tributes were paid on social media after the victim’s death.
Anne Green said: "So sad thinking of her poor family and all involved in this."
Jan Cropper said: "This is awful. I'm so sorry. I'm glad the driver actually stopped. Many don't. This junction is a nightmare at the best of times."
Cathy Bruce Hastie said: "Awful news to wake up to this morning. RIP to that woman and thoughts with the family."
Kathleen Barton wrote: "This is heartbreaking. Rest in Peace."
Linda Hawksford wrote: "So sad. What shock for her family. Rest in peace."
Andrea Sawyer posted: "Omg. heartbreaking. So sorry to all her family and friends
