A woman has died after being hit by a suspected drug driver in Netherley.
Police were called to Lydieth Lea at around 12.40am on Thursday to reports that a Ford Mondeo had been involved in a collision with the 60-year-old pedestrian.
Emergency services also attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A 30-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a roadside breath test.
An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances and Merseyside Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact them.
Anyone who witnessed the collision take place, or has any information in relation to this incident, can contact the force’s social media desk @MerPolCC, call 101 or 0151 777 4757 quoting reference 19100064352.
You can also call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.