Fatal collisions took place in Northolt and Southall
Police say spate of serious road fatalities are not linked
Two people have died in road traffic collisions on local roads within 24 hours.
The first fatality took place on Mandeville Road on Northolt and involved a 16-year-old boy who was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a bus while walking shortly before 7:45pm on Friday 17 December.
The bus driver stopped at the scene and was not arrested.
Anyone with dashcam footage and any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 020 8246 9820, ref 6587/17dec.
A few hours later at 1.55am on Saturday, 18 December, a man was found critically injured in West Avenue near the junction with Carlyle Avenue, Southall. The 41-year-old man was later pronounced dead at the scene.
At this early stage, police officers believe the man had been struck by a vehicle, which did not stop. An urgent investigation is under way to establish the circumstances.
Anyone with information or who may have captured dashcam footage to assist the investigation is asked to call police on 101, ref 7301/17dec.
These two incidents were among five serious road traffic collisions that occurred within a two day period across London in which two other people died and one was critically injured. The other fatal incidents took place in Cricklewood and Chadwell Heath and a motorcyclist was critically injured in Bromley.
Chief Inspector Lora John of the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command said, “Each of these incidents is being investigated separately by dedicated officers. The circumstances in each case are different and none of the collisions are believed to be directly linked.
“However, the overall picture is disturbing and tragic. My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives. They will be supported by specialist police officers in the difficult days and months ahead.
“In two of the incidents, drivers did not remain at the scene. Urgent enquiries are under way to trace them.
“The Met is committed to working with partners and the public to ensure that London’s roads are safe for everyone. Days like these are challenging and upsetting, demonstrating clearly how much needs to be done by all of us to stop this needless loss of life.”
Chief Inspector John reiterated the police appeal for witnesses. She said, “Extensive investigative work is under way, which includes forensic examination of scenes and analysis of CCTV. Each of these separate investigations will be thorough and painstaking.
“In addition, the accounts of witnesses and information from members of the public are crucial, especially in those cases where drivers have not remained at scenes. It is vital also that any evidence from dashcams or other devices is made available to police.
“Please do get in touch if you can assist these investigations. Or if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
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December 29, 2021
