Taxi Driver Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Incident in Liverpool

A tragic incident occurred on Aigburth Road in Liverpool when a 26-year-old woman was struck by a taxi, resulting in her death.

The woman was hit by a Toyota Voxy taxi while on the city-bound carriageway. She was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The family of the victim has been notified.

The 41-year-old taxi driver, who remained at the scene, is currently in police custody under suspicion of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drugs. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and are seeking witnesses, particularly those with dashcam or doorbell recordings, as Aigburth Road was busy at the time of the incident.