Woman dies in suspected hit and run in west London

Police are urging people to avoid the area

Author: Alice YoungPublished 19th Oct 2021

A woman, who police believe to be 23, has died following a suspected hit and run in west London.

Police say there were called to Wood Lane near to the junction with the Westway (A40) at 9.56am on Tuesday, 19 October following reports of a person in the carriageway.

Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics and found a woman, believed to be aged 23, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Met has said initial enquiries suggest her injuries were caused as a result of a road traffic collision. No vehicles stopped at the scene and an investigation is under way.

Local road closures are in place, including the Westway westbound, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed a collision should call 101, giving the reference 2081/19OCT.

Drivers who were in the area at the time are encouraged to check any dash-cam footage they may have.

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