Rachael Louise Moore, 22, has been named as the victim of a fatal Christmas Eve crash in Liverpool.

She had been walking along Sheil Road around 8.10pm last night when she was struck by a police car.

Emergency services were called to the Kensington area of Merseyside around 8.10pm yesterday evening to reports of the collision involving a pedestrian and a police car.

Rachael’s family have now paid tribute to the ‘caring’ and ‘loved’ 22-year-old.

In a statement, they said: ‘Rachael Louise Moore aged 22, cherished daughter of Alison and Ian, sister to Ben and much loved granddaughter of Nana Sue. 

‘Partner to Jack and caring friend to many. 

‘She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.  The family requests their privacy be respected at this devastating time.’

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed and attended the scene, the force said.

Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, of Merseyside Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: ‘Following the death of Rachael we are providing assistance to IOPC who has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. 

‘Our sincere and thoughts and condolences are with Rachael’s family who have been left devastated by this tragic incident. 

‘Specially trained family Liaison Officers are supporting them at this time. 

‘I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident to please make contact with us as we try to piece together the circumstances. 

‘I would also like to ask anyone who has CCTV, Dashcam or Smart doorbell footage that may help us to please get in touch.  As is standard procedure the incident was referred to the IOPC.  The family requests their privacy be respected at this time.’

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