Friday 16 December 2011

Pensioner Killed: Driver Arrested


Police are appealing for witnesses and information concerning a fatal collision in South London on November 30, in which an 86-year-old woman died.



At 1:08pm officers were called to Christchurch Road, Tulse Hill, at the junction with Norwood Road, (pictured) to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.



London Ambulance Service also attended, however the woman was pronounced dead at scene at 1:46hpm.



Next of kin have been informed.



The driver of the vehicle, a 27-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was taken to a south London police station and bailed to a date in late January next year, pending further investigation.



Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service’s Road Death Investigation Unit, based in Hampton, have launched an investigation. 



Anyone with information is asked to contact the witness line on 020 8941 9011 or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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