Elderly Man, 81, Dies After Romford Hit-and-Run Collision
Tragedy Strikes on Beauly Way
An 81-year-old man has tragically died following a collision with a car in Romford. The crash happened at around 4:49 PM on Tuesday, December 3, on Beauly Way. Emergency crews including the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene. The elderly pedestrian was treated at the spot before being taken to hospital.
Victim Dies Days Later
Despite desperate medical efforts, the man passed away three days later on Friday, December 6. His family stayed by his side and are receiving support from specially trained officers as they come to terms with the loss.
Driver Cooperating, Police Investigate
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating fully with police inquiries. Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation and urgently seek witnesses.
“This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family. We are working to gather all available evidence, including CCTV and dashcam footage. If you witnessed the collision or have any information, I urge you to contact us,” said Detective Sergeant Rob Groombridge from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
How You Can Help
If you saw the collision or have dashcam or CCTV footage, call the police on 020 8597 4874 or 101. Quote reference CAD 5212/03Dec. Your tip could be crucial to the investigation.
