Appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Walton

We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Walton last night, Friday 25 January.

At 10.05pm, emergency services were called to the junction of Queens Drive and Grandison Road to reports of a collision between an Audi S3 and a Ford Fiesta. The driver of the Ford Fiesta, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced deceased.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specialist family liaison officer.

The occupants of the Audi stopped at the scene and are assisting with enquiries.

All roads have now been reopened.

Anyone who witnessed this collision and has any information or dashcam or other footage is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call the Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or call 101 with reference 1095 of 25 January.