Detectives are urgently appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Hackney that has...

Published: 4:00 pm April 8, 2025
Updated: 1:06 pm October 8, 2025
Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Collision in Hackney

 

Detectives are urgently appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Hackney that has left a male pedestrian in a life-threatening condition.

The Incident

At approximately 525am on Tuesday, 8 April, police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on New North Road at the junction with Mintern Street, Hackney.
If you were driving past or live in the area, please check any dashcam or doorbell camera footage to see if you may have captured what happened.”

How to Help

Police believe that there may be witnesses who have yet to come forward. Anyone with information or footage that could assist the investigation is urged to call 101, quoting reference CAD 1015/08APR25.

Community Support

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision. Members of the public are being encouraged to share any details, no matter how small, as it could significantly aid the investigation.

The Met’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit remains committed to establishing the full facts surrounding the incident and supporting the victim’s family during this challenging time.

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