A 78-YEAR-OLD woman has died following a road traffic incident in Higher Bebington.

The woman was a passenger in a car travelling along Queenswood Avenue at 6pm on Tuesday.

It is believed she got out of the vehicle and was still holding onto the side of the car when it moved slightly causing her to loose her footing and hit her head on the pavement. She died as a result.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them on 0151 777 5744 or 0151 777 5771 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.