Hit-and-Run Horror in Dagenham: Driver Dies, Others Flee Scene

Police hunt for witnesses after fatal smash on Heathway.

Early Morning Crash Ends in Tragedy

Just after 6am on Thursday, 30 April, chaos erupted at the junction of Heathway and Oxlow Lane, Dagenham. Two cars collided in a shocking crash that left one man dead at the scene.

Driver Dies, Suspected Fleeing Occupants on the Run

The man behind the wheel tragically lost his life despite emergency crews rushing to the scene. Meanwhile, the people in the other vehicle dashed off on foot, vanishing without a trace.

Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Out

Officers are desperately seeking anyone who saw the collision or the moments leading up to it. They especially want drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.

Got info? Call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD957/30Apr.

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