Detectives are hunting witnesses after a pedestrian suffered serious head injuries in a Croydon smash.
Man Clobbered on Brighton Road in Horrific Crash
Just after 9pm on Monday, January 5, police raced to Brighton Road near St Augustines Avenue. A 41-year-old man was struck by a car and rushed to hospital with severe head wounds. He remains in a serious condition.
Driver Arrested but Bailed as Probe Continues
The driver stuck around, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, but has now been released on bail pending further investigation.
Police Urge Eyewitnesses to Speak Up
Detective Sergeant Rob Groombridge, Met Serious Collision Investigation Unit: “Our investigation is ongoing. We’re gathering dash cam footage, CCTV, and any info that could help. If you saw what happened but haven’t spoken to police yet, please get in touch immediately.”
Anyone with information should call the Serious Collision Unit on 020 7175 0754 or dial 101 quoting reference CAD 6430/05Jan26.
