A community safety campaign has been launched after a young girl lost her life on a "dangerous" road.
Lexi McDavid was hit by a white Mercedes van as she got off a bus on Princess Drive on June 7. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 3.30pm, but the 12-year-old later died in hospital.
Now, residents say "enough is enough" and demand action be taken to make roads safer for pedestrians, especially children. Jimmy Dempsey told the ECHO he would like to see the safety campaign in memory of Lexi, which would see posters on the back of buses warning road users to "slow down" as children are crossing.
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He said: "There have been deaths and hundreds of near misses on Princess Drive. I want it in Lexi's name in the hope she is the last victim and her death would not be in vain."
Jimmy added they are in the process of asking community leaders and Liverpool FC, Everton FC and the community for their support in financing warning posters on the rear of 20 buses to kick start the campaign.
He told the ECHO: "I want this to be the Lexi McDavid Community Safety Campaign so she is remembered, but also people are made aware. It's not just Princess Drive, it's everywhere. The time of day kids are getting off buses especially, it's very dangerous.
"It's got to be about the kids. It's awful when something like this happens but we want Lexi to be the last, we don't want this happening again. My sister was made disabled 14 years ago when she was involved in a crash, she died in her 40s but it's a dangerous road. It's a despicable thing, we need more."
Although in the early stages, the safety campaign has received much attention in the community and beyond. Posting his ideas on a local Facebook page, dozens of people backed the idea. One person said the amount of crashes on that road is "unreal" as they worry for their children's safety as it is a "busy" road.
A spokesperson for Arriva said they would be happy to discuss the campaign, adding: "The safety of our passengers, whilst on board our buses and at boarding and alighting points, is paramount to Arriva. We are extremely supportive of anything which raises awareness of and encourages road safety, for all road users. We invite Jimmy to contact us directly regarding his initiative."
A spokesperson for Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire said: "Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of Lexi following this tragic accident. Instances such as this are extremely rare, and we will continue to work with local authorities and other organisations to promote safe road travel."
