Man Fighting for Life After Horror Crash in Rainham
A 45-year-old man is in a critical condition after a serious collision on New Road, Rainham, on Friday evening (April 25).
The Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene at around 8.18pm following reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were also on site and found the man suffering from severe injuries.
Emergency Response and Investigation Underway
The injured man was given emergency treatment before being rushed to hospital. A spokesperson for the Met confirmed his injuries are potentially life-changing or even life-threatening.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched a full probe into the crash, working to uncover exactly what happened.
“Police were called to New Road, RM13 at 20:18hrs on Friday, 25 April following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated a 45-year-old man for serious injuries before taking him to hospital. The man suffered from life-changing/threatening injuries and currently remains in hospital.” – Metropolitan Police spokesperson
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Police are urging anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward. You can contact the police on 101 quoting reference CAD 7371/25APR25.
Alternatively, anonymous tips can be given through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
