A 26-year-old woman died after being hit by a taxi on Aigburth Road in south Liverpool, prompting an emergency response and a major police investigation. Several members of the public reportedly rushed to help the woman immediately after the collision and performed CPR before paramedics arrived.
The crash happened on Wednesday, September 2, near the pedestrian crossing at the junction with Fulwood Road. The incident led to the closure of Aigburth Road in both directions for several hours while emergency crews and collision investigators worked at the scene.
Aigburth Road Accident: What Happened?
Emergency services were called to Aigburth Road at around 5:40 pm on September 2 after a pedestrian was struck by a white Toyota Voxy private-hire taxi travelling towards Liverpool city centre.
The woman suffered serious injuries in the collision. Witnesses said people nearby quickly went to help her while emergency services were on their way.
The incident took place on a busy section of Aigburth Road, close to Fulwood Road.
Strangers Rushed To Help Injured Woman
People who were in the area reportedly responded within moments of the crash.
According to eyewitness accounts, several strangers went to the woman, who was on the grass verge in the middle of the road. Members of the public began performing CPR while they waited for an ambulance to arrive.
An air ambulance was also reported to have attended the emergency. However, witnesses said it experienced difficulties landing close to the scene and landed some distance away.
Members of the public continued trying to help until ambulance crews reached the location.
Woman Dies After Being Taken To Hospital
The injured woman was taken to hospital following the collision.
Despite efforts to save her, she later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Police have not publicly released further details about the woman’s identity.
Her death has prompted a serious collision investigation, with officers working to establish exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the crash.
Aigburth Road Closed For Several Hours
Aigburth Road was closed in both directions following the collision.
A large police cordon was established around the area, while multiple emergency vehicles attended the scene. The road remained closed for several hours as investigators examined the location and gathered evidence.
The road reportedly did not reopen until around 11 pm.
The lengthy closure caused disruption on the busy south Liverpool route, with motorists and pedestrians affected while police carried out their investigation.
Taxi Driver Arrested
Merseyside Police said the 41-year-old taxi driver stopped at the scene following the collision.
He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving while under the influence of drugs.
The driver remained in police custody as the investigation continued.
The arrest is part of the ongoing investigation and does not by itself establish guilt.
Police Appeal For Witnesses And CCTV
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, from Merseyside Police’s Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said the priority was to establish what happened and provide answers to the woman’s family.
Police are examining CCTV footage and speaking with potential witnesses as part of the investigation.
Officers have also appealed to people who may have been travelling along Aigburth Road around the time of the collision.
Because the road is frequently used by buses, taxis, delivery vehicles and other traffic, investigators believe there may have been several potential witnesses.
Police Ask Drivers To Check Dashcam Footage
Police have specifically appealed to motorists who were travelling through the area with dashcam cameras.
Drivers who passed the location around the time of the crash are being asked to check their recordings and provide any footage that could help investigators understand what happened.
Even footage that does not appear to show the collision directly could potentially help officers establish the movements of vehicles and pedestrians before the incident.
Residents Asked To Check Ring Doorbell And CCTV
People living near Aigburth Road have also been asked to check their home security systems.
Police are asking residents with CCTV cameras or Ring doorbells to review footage from around the time of the crash and contact investigators if they captured anything relevant.
This could include footage showing traffic approaching the pedestrian crossing or activity immediately before or after the collision.
How To Contact Merseyside Police
Anyone who witnessed the Aigburth Road collision or has relevant dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage can contact the Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
Police have asked people to quote incident reference 26000720150 when providing information.
The investigation remains ongoing as officers continue gathering witness statements, CCTV footage and other evidence.
Aigburth Road Accident: Investigation Continues
The fatal collision has highlighted the importance of witness accounts and video evidence in helping police reconstruct serious road crashes.
Investigators are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, including what happened immediately before the woman was struck and the circumstances involving the taxi.
For the woman’s family, the investigation is now focused on providing answers about the circumstances that led to her death.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information provided from publicly reported accounts and police statements. The taxi driver’s arrest relates to an ongoing investigation and should not be interpreted as a finding of guilt. Details may change as the police investigation develops.
