Rachael Louise Moore, 22, is being remembered as a ‘caring friend to many’. A woman was killed after being hit by a police car in Merseyside on Christmas Eve. Rachael Louise Moore, 22, was killed in a collision between a pedestrian and a police car on Sheil Road in Kensington on Saturday evening.
In a statement made on Christmas Day by Merseyside Police, she was described as a “cherished” daughter, sister, granddaughter, spouse, and friend.
“Rachael Louise Moore, 22 years old, cherished daughter of Alison and Ian, sister to Ben, and much-loved granddaughter of Nana Sue,” it stated. “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) was informed and arrived on the site. Merseyside Police said they are looking for witnesses, CCTV footage, and dash cam footage that might help with the investigation.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our sincere and thoughts and condolences are with Rachael’s family who has been left devastated by this tragic incident. Specially trained family liaison officers are supporting them at this time.”
He appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident at Sheil Road at around 8.10 pm to contact police as they “try to piece together the circumstances”.
He said: “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 the standard procedure the incident was referred to the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct). The family requests their privacy be respected at this time.”