An elderly woman has died after being hit by a car on her way to a local shop.

The woman, aged 81, was hit by a dark-coloured car, which failed to stop, in Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, at about 4.15pm on Friday.

Officers said the woman died a short time later in Aintree Hospital after suffering serious injuries.

Merseyside Police are searching for the driver.

The road was cordoned off while forensic examinations were carried out, but was reopened by Saturday morning.

"The 81-year-old victim had only popped out to shops, and now her family are trying to come to terms with her loss," said Superintendent Siobhan Russell.

"Specialist officers are providing them with support at this tragic time."

Meanwhile, police are appealing to anyone who has any footage of the incident, incl

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