A man who died after being hit by a car in Aigburth has been named.
Police investigating the fatal traffic accident have confirmed that the 69-year-old who died was local Gerard Rogers.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash at 9.45pm on Saturday, September 25, after reports that a driver of a Seat Ibiza had crashed into a pedestrian on Ullet Road.
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Paramedics attended and carried out CPR but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene, near to the junction with Aigburth Road.
Police believed Gerard had been lying in the road when he was hit by the car, however officers are now investigating the crash.
A Home Office Post Mortem established the cause of death as injuries consistent with being struck by a car.
Mr Rogers’ next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers.
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing and officers continue to appeal for anyone with any information to come forward.
Roads Policing Sergeant Amy Murray said: "We are treating this tragic incident as a fatal road traffic collision.
"Our enquiries continue and we would appeal for anyone who witnessed anything or who has any information to contact us.
"Similarly, if you were driving in the Ullet Road area on the evening of Saturday 25 September and have dashcam footage then please review it and if you see anything, let us know. However insignificant it may seem, your information could prove vital to our enquiries.
"Whether you choose to get information to us directly or anonymously, through Crimestoppers, any information you provide will be acted upon."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call our Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email rpiu@merseyside.police.uk or contact @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 21000668585.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
