A woman in her 50s remains in a serious condition in hospital after an electric-assisted pedal cycle struck her at a zebra crossing in Liverpool in what police describe as a hit-and-run incident.
Incident details
Merseyside Police received a report at approximately 3:35pm on Tuesday, July 7, that a bike had collided with the woman as she crossed Mount Vernon Street near the Linda McCartney Centre. The woman had stepped onto the pavement when the crash occurred. The male rider was thrown from the bike but quickly remounted and fled the scene, leaving the woman unconscious on the ground.
Emergency services attended and launched an investigation, closing several roads while enquiries were ongoing. The roads have since reopened.
Police appeal for information
Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify. Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, the lead investigating officer from the Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with the woman injured in this collision. Her family are aware and are being supported. We have launched an investigation into the circumstances of this incident and my team is working to establish the full facts. The person involved would have been aware of the severity of the injuries sustained and it is completely unacceptable that he chose to get back on the bike and ride away."
Timpson added: "We would like to speak to the man pictured as we believe he could assist with our enquiries. If anyone recognises the individual shown, I urge them to contact us immediately."
The collision occurred on Mount Vernon Street, which runs from Prescot Street through the grounds of the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Police are asking motorists who were in the area around 3pm or shortly after to review any dashcam footage, including front and rear-facing cameras. "Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to our enquiries," Timpson said. He also thanked members of the public who stopped to help, saying their assistance and compassion were greatly appreciated.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via social media at @MerPolCC, call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, quoting reference 26000546903. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
