Grandad hit by car 'forever in our hearts', family says

An 82-year-old man who died after he was hit by a car on a busy dual carriageway in St Helens "shaped our lives in countless ways", his family have said.

Ian Stewart Baillie, 82, from Rainhill was killed after he was struck by a grey Vauxhall Corsa on the A570 James Roby Way, at the junction with Chapel Lane, Merseyside Police said.

His family said he was a much loved husband, father, father-in-law and grandad whose "generosity, strength and laughter" left a legacy on their lives.

Police said the driver of the Corsa stopped at the scene and is currently being investigated.

Det Sgt Kurt Timpson said: "This collision took place in a fairly rural area of the main route from St Helens to the M62 Motorway.

"As such there are no houses or businesses overlooking the scene. In addition there are limited local authority or highways cameras.

"For that reason, I make a further urgent appeal for witnesses to come forward to assist us."

This appeal include a plea to drivers of other vehicles who were on the dual carriageway at the time.

Det Sgt Timpson said: "I particularly appeal to those who drive heavy goods vehicles along this route [both directions] in between Eurolink and the M62 Motorway, who may have dash cameras fitted.

"If you were in the area at the time, please ask your company fleet manager to urgently review and download any footage that shows any part of this incident.

"Likewise for locally based businesses, if you believe any haulage or delivery company visited your premises around the time of the incident, please pass on this appeal to them.

"Such HGVs are often based well away from Merseyside and may not realise the significance of what has actually happened."

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