A "much-loved" schoolgirl who died after being hit by a van will be "greatly missed" by her peers and teachers.
Lexi McDavid was hit by a white Mercedes van as she got off a bus on Princess Drive on Tuesday, June 7. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3.30pm, with the 12-year-old being rushed to Alder Hey Hospital where she died a short time later. Merseyside Police confirmed the driver of the van stayed at the scene and is continuing to assist with enquiries.
Lexi, from Huyton, attended Broughton Hall Catholic High School, with headteacher Gerard Peston now paying tribute to the schoolgirl. He said: "Lexi was a much-loved pupil at Broughton Hall, by staff and her peers. She was a bright, articulate, funny and intelligent pupil. She represented the year group at numerous whole school celebrations, where she was known for her beautiful speaking voice.
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“We offer our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to her family, friends and our school community. Lexi will be greatly missed at Broughton Hall.”
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from Merseyside Police serious collision investigation unit said: "Our thoughts and condolences this morning are very much with the family of Lexi, who has lost her life at a tragically young age, and they are receiving the support of specialist officers.
"An investigation is ongoing and we’d ask that anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on dashcam or other devices and has yet to come forward does so as soon as possible. Your information could be vital to our investigation. Whether you come to us directly or anonymously, through Crimestoppers, all information will be acted upon."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call Merseyside Police's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email sciu@merseyside.police.uk or contact @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 22000392385. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
