A 17-YEAR-OLD boy was killed when he was hit by a car near a dual carriageway in St Helens.
Police said the collision happened at 11.15pm on Friday, on the eastbound carriage- way of the East Lancs Road, in St Helens, at the junction with the Rainford bypass.
Flowers have since been left at the scene.
The teenager, who was hit by a silver Ford Ka, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Merseyside Police said the driver stopped at the scene and is helping officers with their inquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the police on 0151 777 5771.
