A woman has died after being hit by a suspected drug driver.
Cinzia Ceravolo, 36, from South Liverpool, was hit by a Ford Focus while walking on Hale Road close to the junction with Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Speke on Monday, August 22. She was taken to hospital by ambulance crews with serious head injuries after the crash at around 11.45pm.
Italian national Cinzia was an air stewardess with Ryanair and had lived in the UK for the past five years. She was returning from two days away with work and had arrived into Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Dublin at 11.20pm.
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The driver, a 30-year-old man from Speke, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving. He has since been released under investigation.
Detective Sergeant Paul Evans said: "This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with Cinzia’s family in what is such a difficult time. Anyone who believes they witnessed anything or have dashcam footage and hasn’t already come forward is asked to get in touch as a matter of urgency."
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk. Alternatively DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 22000621301.
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