Fresh appeal after road collision in Ilford seriously injures two men

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a fail-to-stop collision in Redbridge.

At around 22:30hrs on Tuesday, 9 January, a silver BMW 330 Sport was in collision with a Vauxhall Vectra on the A406 Ilford Hill Flyover above the junction with A118 Romford Road and Ilford Hill.

As a result of the impact from the collision, the Vectra collided with two men who were standing at the side of the flyover next to their own car, which had broken down.

The two men, aged 46 and 45, were taken to hospital with serious injuries which resulted in the 45-year-old man having his leg amputated. They both remain in hospital.

The occupants of the Vectra – a driver and a passenger – were not injured.

The BMW stopped at the scene, however the male driver ran off prior to the arrival of emergency services. 

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Chadwell Heath are investigating and they have carried out extensive enquiries, including reviewing local CCTV cameras. 

Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision, who may have seen the BMW – vehicle registration M33 ONH – in the area before the collision, or who was driving in the area at the time and is yet to speak with police to contact them.

They would also like to hear from anyone who has dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the witness appeal line on 020 8597 4874 or police on 101.

+ A 25-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, 10 January at an address in Dagenham on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation.