Tragedy struck in Hillingdon as a 79-year-old woman was fatally hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing near the Co-Op on Long Lane.
Fatal Crash on Long Lane
Police were called just before 1pm on Friday, 11 August, following reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at a busy crossing.
Emergency crews, including officers and the London Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene. The elderly woman was swiftly taken to hospital, but despite desperate attempts to save her, she sadly died that same afternoon.
Family Informed, Investigation Underway
The victim’s family has been notified and is receiving support from specialist officers as they come to terms with the loss.
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now probing the crash. They urgently want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or captured it on dash cam.
Call to Witnesses
- If you were near the scene or have footage, contact SCIU at Alperton Traffic Garage on 020 8246 9820.
- You can also ring 101 and quote reference CAD 3220/11Aug.
