A pensioner who died after being hit by a taxi in Gateacre has been hailed as a ‘beloved brother, uncle and husband’.
Andrew Oakden passed away in hospital just a day after he was involved in a road collision at the junction of Grange Lane and Gateacre Brow in the area.
Police arrested the 42-year-old driver of the car involved, a Ford C Max, at the scene but he has since been released pending a disposal decision.
In the wake of last Saturday’s fatal incident, Mr Oakden’s family paid a heartfelt tribute to the 89-year-old, who was a local resident.
They said: “Andrew Oakden, known to us as Andy, was a beloved brother and uncle and until her death a loving husband to Kathleen.
“Andy had a passion for playing bowls and line dancing, he loved animals including his two ginger cats, day trips, and holidays with his late wife.
“Andy was taken from us in tragic circumstances and will be sadly missed by us all and all that knew him.
“God bless.”
Merseyside Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact them as part of the force’s ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information can call 0151 777 5747.