Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision - St Helens

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in St Helens last night, Saturday, 19 September.

At around 9.50pm, it was reported that a collision involving a car and pedestrian has occurred on Blackbrook Road.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 14-year-old girl, was taken to hospital where she sadly died.

Her family have been informed and are being supported at this time.

Two men, aged 18 and 19 were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and they remain in custody for questioning.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, CCTV, or dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC or 101 quoting ref. 20000569277. Alternatively you can contact the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.