Fatal Crash on Prestons Road Shakes East London
Tragedy struck early this morning when a pedestrian was fatally hit by a car on Prestons Road, E14. The smash happened just before 3am on Friday, 15 December.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
Paramedics scrambled to save the man, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released, as police notify his next of kin.
Man Arrested Over Deadly Crash
A man has been nabbed on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. This arrest marks a major breakthrough as cops dig into what led to the fatal collision.
Road Closures and Police Appeal
- Prestons Road remains closed, causing traffic chaos. Drivers are warned to find alternative routes.
- Met Police urge witnesses or anyone with info to call 101, quoting reference CAD 659/15Dec.
“Police were called at about 02:55hrs on Friday, 15 December to reports of a car colliding with a pedestrian on Prestons Road,” a Met spokesperson said. “Emergency services attended, but the male pedestrian died at the scene. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Road closures remain in place. Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 659/15Dec.”
