Man Arrested After Schoolgirl Hit by Car in Wallasey
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a schoolgirl was seriously injured in a car accident on Liscard Road in Wallasey. The incident occurred at around 7:50am, when a black Mitsubishi car struck a 13-year-old girl, leaving her with a serious injury to her collarbone, cuts, and bruises to her leg and foot. The child was taken to hospital, and the roads were cordoned off as police carried out enquiries in the area. A woman living on Alverstone Road rushed to help the schoolgirl and described the scene as chaotic. Another witness reported hearing a girl screaming and seeing two people carrying her.
Key Takeaways:
- A schoolgirl, 13 years old, was seriously injured in a car accident on Liscard Road in Wallasey at around 7:50am.
- The child sustained a serious injury to her collarbone, cuts, and bruises to her leg and foot.
- A black Mitsubishi car was involved in the incident, but the driver's identity has not been released.
- A 48-year-old man from Seacombe was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, suspected to be under the influence of cannabis.
- The roads were cordoned off, and enquiries were carried out in the area by police.
- A woman living on Alverstone Road rushed to help the schoolgirl and reported hearing a girl screaming and seeing two people carrying her.
- A man walking on Liscard Road witnessed the accident and reported seeing a young girl being knocked over.
Statistics:
- 13-year-old schoolgirl injured
- Serious injury to collarbone
- Cuts and bruises to leg and foot
- 48-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drug driving
- 1 hour and 30 minutes (expected wait for ambulance)
- Ambulance 1 arrived within 30 minutes
- Police are investigating the incident on Liscard Road
- Merseyside Police are urging witnesses to come forward
Sources:
- Merseyside Police social media desk (@MerPolCC)
- Facebook: Merseyside Police Contact Centre
- Police log 153 of October 21