Hit-and-Run in Surbiton: Pedestrian Injured, Driver on the Run
Police were scrambled after a car struck a 29-year-old man on Victoria Road, Surbiton, at 3.09pm on Monday, 14 September. The victim was rushed to a south London hospital with injuries that are thankfully not life-threatening.
Driver Flees Scene But Is Tracked Down
The driver didn’t stop at the scene. Police found the abandoned car just down the road shortly after. A man in his 20s later turned himself in at a local police station. He’s been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop, but was released on bail until October.
Police Plea: Witnesses and Dashcam Owners Wanted
“We have spoken to several people at the scene, but believe others who saw the crash or its aftermath have yet to come forward,” said Detective Inspector Andy Griffin of South West CID.
“Anyone with dashcam footage or information should contact us urgently.”
If you witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage, call police on 101 with reference 4360/14Sep. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
