A driver has been charged with dangerous driving following a high-speed car chase that ended with a vehicle crashing into a house in Greenwich.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 16, at approximately 1:30 pm, when police were engaged in a car chase through the neighbourhoods of Charlton, Woolwich, and Eltham.
The pursuit culminated in a dramatic crash on Cranbrook Road, where the driver lost control and collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the aftermath of the collision.
Greenwich Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provided details of the incident in a statement on social media. The tweet read: “On 16/7/2024 at 1:30 pm, our proactive team pursued a vehicle involved in crime through Charlton, Woolwich, and Eltham. The driver crashed into a house on Cranbrook Road. The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving.”
The suspect was immediately apprehended at the scene and taken into custody. They now face charges of dangerous driving, among other potential offences related to the chase.
Local residents expressed their shock at the event, with one witness saying, “It was like something out of a movie. The car came speeding down the road, and then there was a loud crash. We’re just thankful no one was hurt.”
The police pursuit was part of a larger operation by the Greenwich MPS proactive team aimed at tackling crime in the area. The swift response and coordination of the officers involved were crucial in bringing the dangerous situation to a quick resolution.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the chase and the driver’s actions leading up to the crash. Further details on the charges and any additional suspects involved in the incident are expected to be released in the coming days.
Residents of Carnbrook Road and the surrounding area have been assured by the police that measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, emphasizing the importance of community safety and vigilance.
