A 22-year-old woman who died after being hit by a police car on Christmas Eve in Liverpool has been described by her family as a “cherished” daughter, sister, granddaughter, partner and “friend to many”. Merseyside police are appealing for witnesses after being called to reports of a collision involving a marked police car on Saturday at about 8.10pm on Sheil Road in the Kensington area of the city. Rachael Louise Moore died at the scene. A statement from her family issued through the police force said: “Rachael Louise Moore, aged 22, cherished daughter of Alison and Ian, sister to Ben and much loved granddaughter of Nana Sue. Partner to Jack and caring friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. The family requests their privacy be respected at this devastating time.” DS Kurt Timpson of the force’s serious collision investigation unit said: “Our sincere thoughts and condolences are with Rachael’s family, who have been left devastated by this tragic incident. Specially trained family liaison officers are supporting them at this time.” Timpson also appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police as they “try to piece together the circumstances”. He added: “I would also like to ask anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or smart doorbell footage that may help us to please get in touch. As is standard procedure, the incident was referred to the IOPC [Independent Office for Police Conduct]. “The family requests their privacy be respected at this time.”