LONDON — Live News Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Battersea...

Published: 10:16 am November 30, 2024
Updated: 12:14 pm October 8, 2025
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Fatal Collision in Battersea

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Battersea that claimed the life of a young woman.

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Emergency services were called to Silverthorne Road, SW8, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, 1 August, after reports of an injured woman in the road.

Victim Identified

Upon arrival, officers and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) found 23-year-old Carolina Ramirez Jimenez with a serious head injury. She is believed to have been the pillion passenger on a Yamaha motorbike.
Detectives are also appealing for dash cam footage or other information that may help the investigation.

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Arrests Made

Two men, aged 23 and 34, have been arrested on suspicion of motoring offences, including causing death by dangerous driving. They have been bailed while further enquiries continue.

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How to Help

Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at 020 8543 5157 or via 101, quoting CAD 710/01Aug.

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Alternatively, witnesses can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

Community Appeal

Detectives emphasise the importance of public cooperation in uncovering the full circumstances of this tragic incident. A spokesperson said:

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“We urge anyone who was in the area or has relevant footage to come forward. Your information could be vital in helping us piece together what happened.”

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