Man charged in connection with fatal RTC in Norris Green

Detectives have charged a man in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Norris Green in February.
 
At 6.27pm on Sunday 25 February, emergency services were called to Utting Avenue East to a report of a pedestrian sustaining serious injuries after being involved in collision with a Ford Transit van.
 
The victim, John Newton, 81, sadly passed away in hospital the following day.
 
Christopher Daly, 42, of Walton Village, has now been charged with: Causing death by dangerous driving; Using a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance; Driver of a vehicle failing to stop after a road accident; and Driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
 
Daly has been remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning, Monday 4 March.
 
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected]. Alternatively, DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 24000203760.