Elderly Man Dies After Van Collision in Coulsdon
Tragedy struck on Friday, 15 September when a 90-year-old pedestrian was hit by a van at the busy junction of Brighton Road and Woodfield Hill in Coulsdon. Police were called to the scene at 11:35am, launching an urgent response.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
Officers from the Metropolitan Police arrived alongside London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. The elderly man was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition but sadly passed away four days later, on Tuesday, 19 September.
Investigation Underway, Police Seek Witnesses
The van driver stayed at the scene and has not been arrested. Detectives from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command are conducting multiple enquiries and are desperate to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash but hasn’t yet spoken to police.
They’re also appealing for any dash cam footage captured in the area at the time.
How to Help the Investigation
If you have information, call the witness appeal line on 020 8285 1574 or contact @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter). Please quote reference CAD 2909/15Sep.
The victim’s family has been informed and continues to receive support from police officers.
