Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Romford

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Romford.

Police were called at 16:49hrs on Tuesday, 3 December to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Beauly Way.

Police officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. An 81-year-old man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

Sadly, despite the best efforts by medical staff he died on Friday, 6 December. His family were present and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver of the car, who stopped at the scene, is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation. They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or captured it on dash cam or CCTV.

Detective Sergeant Rob Groombridge, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The police investigation is ongoing and officers are working to obtain CCTV and other footage that is essential to the investigation. I am appealing for anyone who saw the collision but has not yet to spoken with police to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the witness appeal line on 020 8597 4874, or via 101 quoting CAD 5212/03Dec.