Christopher Carey, 79, has died following a collision involving a pedestrian and a black Peugeot 2008 on Hunter Street in Liverpool city centre on October 14, 2026, prompting a police witness appeal and heartfelt tributes from his family.
The driver stopped at the scene while emergency services responded to the early morning emergency.
The incident occurred just after 6am on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when police received a report of a collision on Hunter Street involving a male pedestrian and a black Peugeot 2008.
Family Mourns Christopher Carey After Fatal Crash
His family released a statement through Merseyside Police remembering him as a cherished father and grandfather.
The pedestrian, identified as 79-year-old Christopher Carey, was initially transported to the hospital with multiple injuries and remained in a critical condition before later passing away from the incident.
We are completely and utterly devastated by the tragic loss of our wonderful dad and grandad reunited with our mum Kay who he adored and our brother Chris and sister Clare.
Christopher Carey’s family, via Merseyside Police
The family statement added that he was loved and adored by everyone who knew him
and was signed by his children Mark, Kathy, Justine, and Natalie alongside his grandchildren.
Hunter Street Closes For Morning Commute
The collision forced the closure of A5047 Hunter Street eastbound between the A59 Byrom Street and A580 Islington.
The shutdown triggered severe knock-on delays during the morning rush hour across key regional routes connecting Wirral and Liverpool.
| Route / Location | Reported Delay | Average Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A59 Kingsway Tunnel eastbound | Around 28 minutes | 5mph |
| Queensway Tunnel northbound | Around 14 minutes | 5mph |
Hunter Street reopened later in the morning at around 8:50am, with regional traffic congestion gradually easing after 9am.
Merseytravel reported that local bus services, including the 26 and 53 routes heading out of the city centre, faced diversions via St Johns Lane, Lime Street, London Road, and Norton Street to St Anne Street. Traffic delays also backed up along Scotland Road and stretched back through the Wallasey Tunnel and onto the M53.
Police Investigate Fatal Collision
Investigators from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are working to establish the full sequence of events.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit stated that a man remained in a critical condition in hospital following the collision.
He expressed that thoughts were very much with him and his loved ones.
He added an appeal for drivers who were in the area.
They should check any dashcam footage they may have captured.
Both front and rear-facing cameras can often record important evidence without the driver being aware of it.
We can provide a secure link for footage to be uploaded directly to our investigation team, and we will review all material submitted to help establish the full circumstances of this collision.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, Serious Collision Investigation Unit
Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact Merseyside Police on 101 or via @MerPolCC on social media, quoting reference 117 or 26000843316.
They can also reach out directly to the investigation team at 0151 777 5747 and sciu@merseyside.police.uk.