The family of a schoolgirl who tragically died after being hit by a van said she had "her whole life ahead of her."
Twin 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's family have now set up a GoFundMe page to help fundraise for the "send off she deserves."
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Writing on the GoFundMe page, family member Susie Murphy said: "Our gorgeous Lexi was taken from all her family last night far too soon just 12 years old. She was hit by a white van on Princess Drive in Huyton.
"Lexi was a gorgeous twin with her whole life ahead of her and I'm just trying to help take some stress off the family and give her the send off she deserves." She added: "If anyone could help out no matter how big or small would be much appreciated.
"Thanks you so much. Her family are all heartbroken as you can imagine and they thank you for all your kind words at this heartbreaking time."
Tributes have flooded in for the 12-year-old, including from Gerard Peston headteacher of Broughton Hall Catholic High School, where Lexi was a pupil. 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. 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.
To donate to the GoFundme page, please click here.
