Detectives appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Ilford

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision in Redbridge.

Police were called to Eastern Avenue, Ilford at about 16:10 hours on Saturday, 7 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.

Sadly, 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. They 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.

Information can also be provided by calling 101 and giving the reference 4459/07DEC.

Metropolitan Police
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