Officers appeal for information after car failed to stop in following a collision in Southport

Officers are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision in Southport where a man was left unconscious after the driver of a car drove off after the incident.

Between 2 - 3pm on Friday 22 September we received a report that a white BMW was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Lord Street near Barclays Bank in Southport.

The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, sustained a broken leg and was left unconscious after the collision. 

The driver of the BMW didn’t stop at the scene and officers are continuing to investigate this incident to locate the vehicle and motorist.

Inspector Emma Haffenden said: “To leave the scene of a collision is a serious crime, and we’re keen to trace the driver and the white BMW involved to assist our enquiries.

“The man who was involved in the collision was reported to have been crossing the road when this incident occurred, therefore we are appealing to anyone who saw this or the car involved to please contact us.

“If you were driving through Lord Street and have any CCTV or dashcam footage from the afternoon of Friday 22 September, please send this or any information to us so we can take action.”

If you have information about this incident, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting the reference number: 23000963419.