An 83-year-old man has died following a suspected medical episode while driving in Fazakerley on Saturday morning. Merseyside Police confirmed the man was pronounced deceased at the scene on Longmoor Lane after his vehicle collided with a parked car.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 8am on October 11, prompted a significant emergency services response and the closure of the major road for several hours while officers conducted initial investigations.
Key Takeaways
- An 83-year-old male driver died at the scene of an incident on Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley.
- The incident happened around 8am on Saturday, October 11.
- Police believe the driver suffered a medical episode, causing his Ford Mondeo to collide with a parked Mercedes.
- Longmoor Lane was closed in both directions for approximately two hours but has since reopened.
- Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to confirm the circumstances.
Emergency Response on Longmoor Lane
Emergency services were called to Longmoor Lane in Fazakerley shortly after 8am following reports of a road traffic incident. Upon arrival, police officers and paramedics found that a beige Ford Mondeo had struck a parked silver Mercedes near Kirkdale Cemetery.
A large police presence, including six to seven vehicles, was reported at the scene. North West Ambulance Service also attended the incident. The driver of the Ford Mondeo, an 83-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Merseyside Police established a cordon, closing Longmoor Lane in both directions between its junctions with Long Lane and Higher Lane. The closure remained in place for around two hours to allow for a thorough investigation and vehicle recovery.
Initial Reports and Road Closure
Initial travel alerts from services like Inrix reported the A506 Longmoor Lane as closed due to an "accident." Traffic in the area was diverted, though reports suggested that vehicles were coping well with the disruption. The road was fully reopened to traffic later in the morning.
Police Investigation Underway
Merseyside Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death. While the initial assessment points towards a medical episode, officers are working to rule out any other contributing factors.
In an official statement, the force confirmed the details of the incident. A spokesperson stated that at around 8am, they received a report that a Ford Mondeo was in collision with a parked Mercedes on Longmoor Lane, causing minor damage.
"Sadly the driver, a 83-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene," the police statement confirmed.
Detective Sergeant Simon Duffy from Merseyside Police's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit provided further details on the ongoing enquiries.
"Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has passed away and they are being supported by specially trained officers. It is initially believed that he suffered a medical episode, and that no other vehicle was involved in the incident apart from the parked car," Detective Sergeant Duffy said.
Appeal for Witnesses and Information
To ensure a comprehensive investigation, police are appealing to the public for any information that might assist their enquiries. They are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the Longmoor Lane area at the time of the incident.
How to Provide Information
- Social Media: Contact Merseyside Police via X (formerly Twitter) @MerPolCC or on Facebook at ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
- Website: Report information through the Merseyside Police website.
- Reference Number: Please quote reference number 201 of October 11 when providing information.
Detective Sergeant Duffy added a specific request for visual evidence: “However, we are carrying out enquiries to ensure this is the case, and we are investigating the circumstances of this collision. With this, I would appeal to people who were in the area this morning who may have witnessed this, or have dash camera footage of the incident to please contact us.”
Community Impact and Road Reopening
The closure of Longmoor Lane, a key route in the area, caused local disruption on Saturday morning. The police cordon blocked access to Kirkdale Cemetery for a period, and traffic was redirected away from the scene.
The westbound carriageway was the first to be reopened, allowing some traffic flow to resume. After the Ford Mondeo was recovered by officers, the eastbound carriageway was also cleared, and the road returned to normal operation by late morning.
The focus of the police operation was on the eastbound side of the road where the collision occurred. The incident has sadly resulted in the death of an elderly member of the community, and the subsequent investigation aims to provide clear answers for his family.