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Merseyside Police’s Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a serious injury road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Halewood last night, Wednesday 31 August.
Police were contacted at 9.25pm following reports a 12-year-old boy had been in collision with a motorist driving a black BMW 3-series on Higher Road.
The boy has been taken to hospital with a head injury and he is currently in a serious condition.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting with enquiries.
An investigation is underway and CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out in the local area.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any CCTV or dash camera footage which could assist with our enquiries to contact the unit direct on 0151 777 5747 or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk
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