The heartbroken family of a woman mowed down by a car while reportedly carrying Christmas presents have paid tribute.
Lin Donnelly, 72, was struck by a blue Ford Focus in Merseyside on Thursday night.
Witnesses described seeing bags and festive presents strewn across Brewster Street, Bootle and “blood everywhere”.
A 46-year-old man from Liverpool has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
He has been interviewed and bailed pending further inquiries, police said.
In a statement, Mrs Donnelly’s loved ones said: “Words can’t describe the pain in our hearts at the unbearable loss of you.
“Our life will never be the same without you.”
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 7.45pm to reports of a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
The family of Lin Donnelly who sadly died in a road traffic collision on Brewster Street, on the border of Bootle and Kirkdale, last night have paid tribute.
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The driver of the car stopped at the scene, police said.
Mrs Donnelly was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.
A couple who witnessed the incident told the Liverpool Echo that “bags and Christmas presents” were strewn across the road. Another described seeing “blood everywhere”.
Chief Inspector Andy Foster, of Merseyside Police, said: “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
“We are also appealing to any motorists who may have dashcam footage to get in touch. The woman’s family has been informed and are being supported by officers.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747 or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk.
