Tributes have flooded social media for a man who died after being hit by an HGV as he was named locally.
People paid tribute to "lovely lad" Martin Gregory, better known as Marty, after Merseyside Police confirmed the death yesterday. Officers were called to Princess Way in Seaforth at around 11.15pm after a 43-year-old man was hit by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV).
The man died from his injuries, and grieving friends have been paying tribute to him online. Following the news, police confirmed a 52-year-old man from Skelmersdale has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving and taken to a police station for questioning.
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Alexandra Kate posted: "Absolutely devastated!!!! Only talking to him the other day he’s going to be missed so much. Another one of my childhood friends taken too soon. Fly high Mart."
Rachel Lewney wrote: "So sad to hear this, my heart goes out to all his family. So sad such a lovely lad. RIP Martin."
Leah Owens said: "Can't believe it. RIP Marty."
Kayte Lacey Bond posted: "So sad, remembered Martin from school.. such a nice lad! RIP Martin."
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Force’s Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our extensive enquiries into this tragic incident continue so I would like to reiterate our earlier appeal for anyone with information to keep coming forward as we try and establish what happened.
“My appeal is specifically to anyone who has dash camera CCTV fitted in their vehicle that may been travelling on Princess Way and surroundings roads at between 11pm and 11.30pm on Wednesday evening to make contact with the investigation team as you may have inadvertently captured the lead up to this incident.
“Our officers can recover CCTV in person or remotely to check if it has captured any footage that may assist the investigation of this collision. In addition if you have CCTV or doorbell footage on your home or business that could help, please get in touch.
"Your help, however insignificant it may seem, could be vital to us”.
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