Elderly Woman Critically Injured in Van Crash on Streatham High Road
Police are hunting witnesses after a serious crash in south London left an 80-something woman fighting for her life.
Van Hits Pedestrian at Busy Junction
The smash happened around 11.15am on Sunday, April 26, at the busy junction of Streatham High Road and Becmead Avenue, SW16. A van collided with the elderly pedestrian, who was rushed to a south London hospital in critical condition.
Van Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Driving
The driver of the van was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug driving and taken into police custody.
Police Urge Witnesses and Dash Cam Owners to Come Forward
Officers are appealing for anyone who saw the crash or has dash cam footage to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Catford. Call 020 8285 1574 and quote reference 2353/26Apr.