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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Ellen Kirwin

Man killed after being hit by HGV in Seaforth

A man has died after being hit by a HGV in Seaforth.

Police were called to the eastbound carriageway of Princess Way, at around 11.15pm on Wednesday, January 11. At the scene they found that a man has been involved in a crash with a lorry.

Emergency workers attempted to help the 43-year-old man but he died from his injuries a short time later. Officers have confirmed that his next of kin have been informed and an investigation has been launched.

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The driver of the HGV is assisting with enquiries. Detective sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Force’s MATRIX serious collision investigation unit said: "We have launched an investigation following the death of a 43-year old man who has died following a road traffic collision on Princess Way last night.

"His family have been located and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and we are determined that our investigation with get the answers they so desperately need.

"I would like to make a direct appeal to the public to assist us as we begin that process. My appeal is to anyone who has dash camera CCTV fitted in their vehicle that may been travelling on Princess Way and surroundings roads at between 11pm and 11.30pm on Wednesday evening to make contact with the investigation team as you may have inadvertently captured the lead up to this incident.

"Our officers can recover CCTV in person or remotely to check if it has captured any footage that may assist the investigation of this collision. In addition if you have CCTV on your home or business that could help, please get in touch. Your help however insignificant it may seem, could be vital to us.

"If you can assist with the above, please contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747 or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference 23000033762."

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