Pedestrian left with life-changing injuries after horror crash on Eastern Avenue, Ilford
Car smashes into house after hitting pedestrian
A pedestrian suffered life-changing injuries in a serious collision on Eastern Avenue, Ilford, at around 4.30pm on Saturday, 7th December 2024. Emergency services raced to the scene after a car not only struck the pedestrian but also crashed into the front room of a nearby home.
Met Police launch in-depth investigation
Officers from the Metropolitan Police quickly set up a major investigation. Specialist collision teams are combing through the scene with fingertip searches and high-tech scanning technology to piece together exactly how the crash unfolded. The road remains partly closed, causing disruption across the busy area.
Residents shaken but uninjured
The household hit by the car were inside at the time but luckily escaped without injuries. A police source said: “This is a complex investigation involving both road traffic and structural impact. Our specialist teams are working diligently to piece together what happened in the lead-up to the collision.”
Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage
The cause of the crash is still unknown. Police are urging anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage from the area to come forward. The community is left reeling and concerned about safety on this busy stretch of Eastern Avenue.
Anyone with information should contact the Metropolitan Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.
