Woman Critical After Being Hit By Car in Northolt

Driver was found in possession of Class A drug believed to be heroin

A 28-year-old woman has been left in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Northolt.

The collision occurred some time before 1.25 pm this Thursday (11 February) on Mandeville Road, near the junction of Moat Farm Road.

Mandeville Road near junction with Moat Farm Road. Picture - Google Street View

The woman was taken to a central London hospital suffering head injuries.

The 26-year-old male driver of the car - a silver VW Golf - stopped at the scene. He was initially arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs and taken into custody at a west London police station where he remains.

He was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug (believed to be heroin) and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are carrying out enquiries into the circumstances of the incident.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to call the collision investigators witness line on 020 8911 9555.

February 11, 2016