The incident occurred on the A3 northbound, resulting in the closure of the road for over eight hours to allow for accident investigation work.
Emergency Services were alerted to the incident at 3:44 am on Tuesday, July 4. Upon arrival, they found that a Mercedes car had collided with a pedestrian, trapping the young man underneath the vehicle. Despite the efforts of emergency services, including paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS), the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been released, and efforts are underway to inform his next of kin.
The driver of the Mercedes remained at the scene and is cooperating with the police investigation. A thorough examination of the crash site is being conducted, and the road has been closed to facilitate this process.
The Metropolitan Police have initiated ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Their focus includes determining the cause of the accident and establishing a clearer understanding of the events leading up to the tragedy.
