21-year-old Surrey woman killed in collision named by police
She died in hospital after being knocked down by a car.
Police have named a 21-year-old woman from Surrey who died after being knocked down by a car.
Rhiannon Hall died in hospital in south London following an incident in Sutton on 16 October.
Officers were called at approximately 10.15pm to reports of a car involved in a collision with a pedestrian on London Road, near the junction with Garth Road in Cheam.
Rhiannon, the pedestrian, was taken to a south London hospital for treatment but later died.
The driver failed to stop at the scene and a man was arrested a short time later on suspicion of drink driving.
He was taken to a police station for questioning and has since been released under investigation.
Detective Constable Jenny Burr said: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with Rhiannon’s family and friends at this truly tragic time for them.
“We are committed to establishing the circumstances of the collision and are still asking for witnesses and dash cam footage.
“Please come forward with any piece of information, even if you think it doesn’t seem relevant.
“You could help get answers for a grieving family and greatly assist our enquiries.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8543 5157, or call 101, quoting ref CAD 8295/16OCT20.