A teenager has been jailed for causing the death of a popular Litherland man.
David Francis was killed when he was struck by a Audi S8 on April 13 before the stolen car crashed into the garden wall of a property on Morgan Mews.
Liverpool Crown Court heard that Lewis Wright lost control of the vehicle as it fatally hit the 63-year-old, known locally as the ‘Litherland running man’.
Wright, 17, pleaded guilty to the charge of death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to four years behind bars for the incident involving Mr Francis.
Detective Inspector Jay Halpin said: “This was truly a horrific incident in which an innocent member of the public was tragically killed by a stolen car, which shocked the community.
“The victim, David, was very well-known in the area and would regularly be seen doing what he loved which was running and he was affectionately known as the ‘Litherland Running Man’.
“Nobody can begin to understand the impact and the circumstances of David’s sudden death has had on his family and friends.
“But I hope that this conviction will give them a sense of justice.
“I also hope that Wright reflects his time in prison of the fatal consequences and distress he has caused to David’s family.”