Tributes have been paid to a man killed in a Liverpool city centre road crash.
Police were called to Hunter Street shortly after 6am last Wednesday (October 14) after reports of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a black Peugeot 2008.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene while Christopher Carey, 79, was taken to hospital in a critical condition but sadly was later died following the incident.
His family have issued a tribute to the father and grandfather through Merseyside Police, describing themselves as ‘broken-hearted’ by his untimely passing.
“We are completely and utterly devastated by the tragic loss of our wonderful dad and grandad reunited with our mum Kay who he adored and our brother Chris and sister Clare,” read the tribute..
“He was loved and adored by everyone who knew him.
“Broken-hearted children Mark, Kathy, Justine and Natalie and all his beloved grandchildren. ”
Anyone who saw the incident, has any information or may have footage that could assist with enquiries, call 0151 777 5747, email: sciu@merseyside.police.uk, or via @MerPolCC on social media with reference 26000843316.