Tragic reports are speaking about the death of a woman who was carrying presents while on her way back home for Christmas.
Sources from local media outlets shared how she was a resident of Bootle on Merseyside. Officers located her at the scene where the crash had taken place.
The tragedy unfolded when emergency services were called to the scene at about 7:45 pm when witnesses described the horror that unfolded.
The reports of the crash on Brewster Street in Bootle in Merseyside left the entire community startled as the impact of the hit-and-run was so huge that the sounds could be heard from a distance.
Officers shared some details about locating a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was rushed to a nearby hospital but died shortly after that.
The driver of the vehicle did stop at the scene, the cops shared. Moreover, the couple who witnessed the incident explained how the victim was on the floor and they tried their best to pull over and assist her.
They also shared the tragic findings of bags and Christmas presents scattered all over the place. Just the thought of it all made them sad.
This was supposed to be the happiest time of the year but it didn’t take long to transform into a mega tragedy. As per one chief inspector, they shared how they are currently appealing for anyone to know more details to come forward and assist with the investigation.