Detectives appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Ilford

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward

Author: Katie HeathPublished 8th Dec 2024
Last updated 8th Dec 2024

Police were called to Eastern Avenue, Ilford, at about 4:10pm yesterday (Saturday 7th December) following reports that a car had been involved in a collision with a pedestrian, other vehicles and a building.

Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics, medics from the London Air Ambulance and the London Fire Brigade.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the pedestrian – a woman aged in her 60s – died at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and were not arrested.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation into the collision.

They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed what happened or captured it on dash cam or CCTV.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 0208 246 9820.

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