Pedestrian Flung Through Air in Shocking Forest Gate Crash
Terrifying CCTV captures the exact moment a 47-year-old man was hit by a speeding car and hurled through the air on Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London.
The shocking collision happened just after 4pm on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Horror on the Streets: Man Somersaulted by Car
- The victim carefully checked both ways before stepping off the pavement.
- A black car suddenly came racing down the road and struck him at speed.
- Bystanders watched in stunned silence as the man was launched into a somersault and crashed hard onto the ground.
- The driver slammed on the brakes and immediately got out to check on the pedestrian.
Miracle Survival as Police Probe Continues
Astonishingly, despite the brutal impact, police confirmed the man suffered only minor injuries and remains in a stable condition.
Met Police spokesperson: “Police were alerted at 16:09 hrs on Friday, 7 March, to an incident where a pedestrian was hit on Katherine Road, Forest Gate. The 47-year-old man’s injuries are minor and not life-threatening. The driver stopped at the scene and is cooperating fully with our ongoing enquiries.”
No Arrests Yet – Police Urge Witnesses to Step Up
- No arrests have been made so far.
- The driver is working alongside police but the investigation is ongoing.
- Officers are calling for anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward.
Witnesses can call 101 quoting reference 5206/7Mar. Anonymous tips can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
