Longmoor Lane in Fazakerley this morning (Image: Liverpool Echo)

Neighbours have paid tribute to an 81 year-old woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Emergency services were called to Longmoor Lane at around 4.15pm on Friday, December 5, following reports a dark-coloured vehicle had hit a pedestrian near the junction with Third Avenue.

Police said the woman, who lived locally, is believed to have gone out to a nearby shop when she was struck by the car in Fazakerley . She suffered serious injuries and was taken to Aintree Hospital but died a short time later.

The vehicle and its driver have not yet been found . Officers are examining local CCTV to identify the car which may show signs of damage from the crash. This morning, one set of flowers had been left outside t

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