Tragic Death of Girl Hit on Watling Street

A young girl, named locally as Lilly Lockwood, died after a collision on Watling Street, near Meadow Way, just before 7pm on Saturday 10 July.

She was rushed to a London hospital but sadly passed away on the evening of Monday 12 July.

Driver Arrested and Released on Bail

A man in his 50s, behind the wheel of a yellow Audi S1, was arrested before Lilly’s death. He faces charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while impaired. He has since been bailed until Tuesday 3 August.

Witnesses Urgently Needed

Police want to hear from anyone who saw the crash, the pedestrian, or the yellow Audi S1 before the incident.

If you have dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage, come forward now by calling the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference HW/LB/60/21.

You can also email [email protected].

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