The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian in Cheam on Saturday, 20 June. The accident occurred at 11:06am on Belmont Rise.
Emergency services, including London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, attended the scene. A man in his 70s was taken to the hospital in critical condition but died later that evening.
The driver, a man in his 20s, stopped at the scene and was uninjured. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Specialist officers are providing support to the next of kin of the deceased pedestrian following the tragedy.
Detective Constable Caroline Landy of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim at this extremely difficult time. As we try to build up a full picture of the incident, we want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any relevant information, particularly anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage.”
Members of the public with information are urged to report it by calling the police on 101 quoting CAD 3013/20JUNE26, or by contacting the Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness line on 020 854 35157. Anonymous information can also be provided via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
