Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
The Met is appealing for witnesses after a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a collision in Bexley.
At approximately 23:00hrs on Saturday, 21 June, a car collided with a fence at the junction of Hurst Road with Glenhurst Avenue.
A 70-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by the London Ambulance Service. His next of kin have been informed.
A 67-year-old woman, who was taken to hospital by London’s Air Ambulance, suffered life-changing injuries and remains in a critical condition.
The driver – a 26-year-old man – was arrested shortly after the incident for causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was taken to custody for questioning.
Detective Sergeant Rob Harris, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“As our enquiries continue, we are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time.
“Did you witness the collision? If you think you might have caught any dash cam or mobile phone footage of the incident, or the time leading up to it, please contact the police as soon as possible.”
You can call 101 or the witness line directly on 0208 285 1574 quoting the reference 8461/21Jun.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain 100% anonymous.