Woman Fighting for Life After Chingford Hit-and-Run – Man Arrested

Detectives are hunting for witnesses after a woman was left fighting for her life in a horror crash in Chingford.

Early Morning Crash on Station Road

Police were scrambled to Station Road, E4, at 3am on Monday, 7 May, following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian.

Officers found that a car had struck a female pedestrian, who was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Her identity is still being confirmed.

Driver Arrested at the Scene

The vehicle involved was a Ford Focus. The 23-year-old male driver stayed at the scene and was promptly arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He is now in custody at an East London police station as inquiries continue.

Police Seek Witnesses

Anyone who saw the collision or has information is urged to contact Chadwell Heath" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Chadwell Heath police on 020 8597 4874.

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