Man in His 30s Dies After Tragic Collision with Police Car on Borough High Street
A man in his 30s was killed instantly after being hit by a marked Met Police vehicle on Borough High Street in South London just after midnight on Wednesday.
Borough High Street Shut for Hours as Emergency Services Swarm Scene
The crash occurred at around 12:35am on January 7. Police officers and paramedics rushed to the scene and gave first aid. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Borough High Street was closed until about 9am, causing major delays. Six bus routes were forced to divert around the closure, leaving commuters stranded.
Met Police Confirm Collision, Independent Probe Launched
“At 12.35am on Wednesday, January 7, a marked police vehicle on an emergency call collided with a pedestrian on Borough High Street, Southwark. The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was given emergency first aid by officers before being treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. Despite their best efforts, the man sadly died at the scene.
His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Cordons remain at the location and local traffic is being disrupted.
As is standard practice, the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards was informed, as has the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The IOPC has launched an independent investigation and officers will continue to assist.”
The London Ambulance Service confirmed it deployed several emergency teams, including an advanced paramedic and incident response officer.
What’s Next?
- Investigations continue with the scene still cordoned off.
- The IOPC leads a full independent inquiry into the fatal collision.
- Victim’s family receives support from specialist officers during this tragic time.
