A man has died after being hit by a van in Liverpool city centre.
Emergency services were called to Dale Street, near to the junction with Hatton Garden, at around 3.45pm on Monday, September 18. At the scene they found an 18-year-old had been hit with a van.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have confirmed that his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. The driver of the van stopped at the scene and is assisting with enquiries.
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Merseyside police is now appealing for information. Detective sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Tragically the man has died and our thoughts are very much with his family and friends.
"We are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the collision and the events leading up to it to contact us. If you were in the area at the time, please review your CCTV or dashcam in case the incident was captured.
"Every piece of information, no matter how small, could help us with our ongoing enquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000898687."
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