Family pays tribute to ‘cherished daughter’, 22, killed by police car

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses

Rachael Louise Moore, 22, was hit by a police car on Christmas Eve (Merseyside Police)

A 22-year-old woman who died after being hit by a police car in Liverpool on Christmas Eve has been named as Rachael Louise Moore.

Emergency services were called at around 8.10pm on Saturday to Sheil Road after a marked police car collided with a pedestrian.

In a statement issued on Christmas Day by her family, Rachael was described by a “cherished” daughter, sister, granddaughter and partner.

It 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.”

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the incident.

Detective sergeant Kurt Timpson said: “Following the death of Rachael we are providing assistance to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (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 CCT,V, 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.”