Woman in her 60s Killed in Kingsbury Hit-and-Run – Police Chase Link Being Probed
Tragic Hit-and-Run Shakes Kingsbury
Emergency services rushed to Kingsbury Road in the early hours of Thursday, November 7, after a woman in her 60s was struck by a car that fled the scene. Paramedics fought to save her life, but she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. Her family have now been informed.
Police Chase May Be Connected
Shortly after the fatal crash, officers in nearby Colindale tried to stop a vehicle at around 12:28 a.m. The driver sped off, sparking a police chase. The pursuit ended in NW9 on Lanacre Avenue, where one occupant abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Police are hunting this individual and investigating whether the car involved was the same one that hit the woman.
Investigation Underway – Public Help Sought
Detectives have launched a full investigation and set up a crime scene on Kingsbury Road. They are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the driver to come forward immediately.
“Detectives are investigating a fatal collision at Kingsbury Road, NW9. Despite medics’ efforts, the female pedestrian sadly died at the scene. The driver failed to stop,” a Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed.
How to Report Info
- Contact police on 101 or via X (formerly Twitter) @MetCC referencing incident 153/7NOV
- For anonymous tips, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Officers remain on site, piecing together exactly what happened in this deadly hit-and-run. The hunt is on for justice.
