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Driver killed as car crashes into house

A motorist has died after his car hit a house in West Derby.

Emergency services were called to the junction of Croxteth Hall Lane and Deysbrook Lane at around 5.45pm on Sunday to reports of a serious collision.

The driver, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead a short time later.

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dash camera footage as part of their investigation into the fatal incident.

Sgt Jon Mitchell said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the driver who has sadly lost their life following a collision this evening.

“We have now launched an investigation into their death which is in the very early stages to establish what took place.

“I would also appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or properties in the area that have CCTV to please contact us.

“Alternatively if you were driving along Deysbrook Lane and Princess Drive from 5.30pm onwards could I ask that you check your dashcam footage to see if it may have captured the incident and before the collision to please get in touch.

“Every piece information is vitally important to our investigation to establish what happened.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 22000532859.