Appeal for information following fail to stop collision in Wavertree

We are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious fail to stop road traffic collision in Wavertree last night, Wednesday 20 October.

At around 10.20pm, emergency services were called to Picton Road to reports of a collision involving a car in collision with a scooter. The scooter rider, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital for assessment of a head injury and is currently serious but stable.

The car, described as a white VW SUV, made off and enquiries are ongoing, including CCTV and witnesses.

Sergeant Steve Smith from The Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “We’re keen to speak to establish the details and speak with the driver of this vehicle as a matter of urgency.

"If you witnessed this collision, or were passing and may have captured anything to confirm the vehicle involved, come forward and we will take action. I am particularly keen to speak with a pedal cyclist who was in the area at the time and witnesses the collision.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any CCTV, dashcam or other footage, please contact call us on (0151) 777 5747, email: [email protected], or via @MerPolCC on Twitter, or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, with reference 21000730784.