Flowers left at the scene on Longmoor Lane in Fazakerley where an 81 year old woman was killed whilst visiting the shops (Image: Liverpool Echo)

An 81-year-old woman who was killed in a hit-and-run has been named by police. At 4.15pm on Friday, December 5, it was reported a dark coloured car had been involved in a crash involving a pedestrian on Longmoor Lane, close to the junction of Third Avenue in Fazakerley.

Police said on Friday night the victim was a local resident in Fazakerley. The force said she had "gone to the shops" when she was hit by a driver, who left the scene. The woman has now been formally identified as Margaret Perry.

Margaret suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she later died. Police said her family is being supported by specialis

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