Tributes have flooded in for a young cyclist who was killed in a hit and run as messages of support have been sent to her family.
Jennie Dowd was knocked off her bike on Sunday, September 27, on Lunt Road, in Sefton Village.
The 31-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and was later said to be fighting for her life.
Just over a week later, on Tuesday morning, Merseyside Police confirmed that the Crosby woman had died from her injuries.
Heartbreaking messages and tributes have since been posted on social media while support was sent to her grieving family.
ECHO reader Shirley Atherton said: "Thoughts and prayers to her family.
"So sad r.i.p Jennie."
Jade Jones also said: "Heartbreaking .. RIP Jennie x"
Dozens of other shared their condolences with Jennie's loved ones.
Katrina Shaw said: "Rest in peace Jen. Sending love to your family."
Colette Meaney added: "So sad.
"Thoughts with the family and friends. RIP Jennie."
Shortly after the crash, a 23-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the crash and for leaving the scene.
She has been released from custody under investigation.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm that, following a road traffic collision in Sefton Village in September, 31-year-old Jennie Dowd from Crosby has now sadly passed away in hospital.
"Jennie was found seriously injured near to the The Punchbowl on Lunt Road on the morning of Sunday, 27 September, after a collision between her pedal cycle and a car.
"Her family is being supported by officers as the investigation into the incident continues.
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"A 23-year-old woman from Sefton remains under investigation after being arrested on the day of the incident."
Anyone yet to come forward who saw this incident, lives locally and has CCTV or dashcam, is asked to contact police via their Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 7775747, or you can pass information via their social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC with reference 20000585062.
