A street has been united in shock after a 10-year-old boy was knocked down and killed in a crash after school.
People living on Abingdon Road, Walton, rushed to give first-aid to the schoolboy after he was hit by a black Ford car just before 4.30pm on Thursday, April 20. Emergency services attended and the boy was taken to hospital, where he tragically died on Friday morning, Merseyside Police confirmed.
People living on the street, which is next to Walton ASDA, are still coming to terms with what happened with people describing it as a "complete tragedy".
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One man who has lived in the area all his life said: "It's absolutely awful what has happened. I just got out of the shower and she [my mum] said look there's a helicopter over there and the police cordoned it all off and were here until about 11.30pm.
"My dad was a fire officer for 30 years and when he was doing jobs at night neighbours used to ask him if he wanted a cup of tea. So I saw this officer walking past and asked him, and said it was cold and they had a long night.
"I went over there [the floral shrine] to leave some flowers. It's so sad. My mum, who is in her 80s, is still crying. You see it like this happen on the telly but you don't expect it literally on your doorstep."
Another man spoke of how he heard an "almighty thump" followed by a scream when the tragedy occurred.
He told The ECHO: "I can't get that [noise] out of my head, it's just awful. I think the worst thing was when I looked out the younger child, his younger brother, he was sat down on the grass and he was screaming, crying his eyes out.
"There was a lady who was holding him, but he's going to be stuck with it for the rest of his life. How is he going to get over that?
"I'm very shaken and sad, somebody's life is just gone."
A woman living on the road said she is nervous about letting her grandchildren play out in the street.
She said: "It's absolutely awful. I've got seven grandchildren and I'm feeling for them all.
"My grandkids play on them hills, so I have to be out here watching them. I tell them "don't go out that gate".
Floral tributes have started to build at the scene, with dozens of bouquets, and a Liverpool FC scarf, attached to at tree.
Tracy Joan Marsden said: "Heart breaking, fly high little man. Sending condolences to all his loved ones."
Debbie Fariyike said: "Heartbreaking R.i.p beautiful Prince. Brightest star in the sky thoughts are with all the family xxx"
Leanne Hall added: "Devastating thoughts are with the family fly high angel." While a third, Tracey Murphy commented: "Just heart breaking. Thinking of this poor family."
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The driver of the Ford, who stopped at the scene, is currently helping with their enquires.
Detective sergeant Amy Murray said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the boy who has sadly lost his life following a road collision yesterday. The family are being supported by our specially trained liaison officers, and we have launched an investigation into his death.
"I urge anyone who witnessed or has information on this incident to please contact us. Alternatively, if you were driving in the vicinity I ask that you please check your dashcam footage for anything that have captured something which will assist in the investigation the incident.
"Every piece information or footage could be vital in establishing what happened. 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 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 23000333448."
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