Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Shocking SW11 Crash
Police were scrambled to Falcon Road at 8.55pm on Saturday, 11 January after a nasty two-car crash at the junction with York Road.
Tragic Death on Falcon Road
A pedestrian in his 60s was caught up in the collision and sadly died at the scene. Emergency services pronounced him dead before taking further action.
Hit-and-Run and Arrest
One driver, a 32-year-old man, fled the scene on foot but came back shortly after. He was promptly arrested for causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop.
Investigation Ongoing – Witnesses Needed
The other driver, aged 29, was not arrested and is helping police with their enquiries. Roads were closed but are now reopened.
If you saw the crash or have dashcam footage, call the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit at Merton on 0208 543 5157. You can also call 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting CAD 6988/11 Jan.
