BMW Driver Sought After Southall Hit and Run |
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Seriously injured mother pushing pram on North Hyde Lane October 17, 2023 The police are making a renewed appeal in attempt to find the driver of a BMW who fled the scene after a mother pushing a pram in Southall was seriously injured. 37-year-old Rajdeep Kaur was crossing onto a central refuge on North Hyde Lane with her 13-month-old daughter at about 12.25pm on 3 February this year. As she stepped onto the road, the BMW tried to overtake another car crossing onto the right-hand lane and struck Mrs Kaur, narrowly missing the pram. She was thrown several feet into the air and taken to hospital with leg and pelvic injuries. Her daughter was unhurt. Mrs Kaur needed hospital care for several months and will never make a full recovery from her injuries. She can only take a few steps with the aid of a walking frame and is unable to independently care for her daughter. The driver of the car did not stop at the scene and has not come forward after previous appeals. Witnesses to the incident captured the number plates of the car, but these were later found to be cloned. The car was a BMW X5.
Now a £5,000 reward is being offered to trace the driver by the independent charity Crimestoppers for any information they receive that leads to the conviction of the person responsible.
Detective Constable Davina Nash, who has been leading the investigation, said, “This is a very distressing case. Mrs Kaur thankfully survived but has sustained injuries that will change her life forever. It was only fortunate that her 13 month daughter was not hurt too. “Crimestoppers – who are independent of the police - are now offering a reward for information and we are hopeful this will encourage someone to come forward. "We believe the driver of the BMW is local to the Hounslow area and so someone will know who he or she is. If you have information about the driver or anything else that could secure justice for the victim, the charity Crimestoppers guarantee you will stay completely anonymous. They are available on the phone or via their website 24/7, 365 days a year.”
To be eligible for the reward or to ensure you stay completely anonymous, contact Crimestoppers online at the Crimestoppers website (Crimestoppers-uk.org) or call the charity’s UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111. Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager at charity Crimestoppers, said, “Our thoughts are very much with Mrs Kaur, a mother whose life will never be the same again due to her injuries. “You may have heard something about the vehicle or driver involved but for whatever reason you haven’t yet shared what you know. We’re appealing directly to members of the community across Hounslow. "If you have any information about this tragedy you can speak up and tell our charity what you know. Lots of people mistakenly think we are part of the police. We are completely independent and will never judge or ask for any of your personal details. “What you tell us could help find some kind of justice for Mrs Kaur and her family and help make our streets safer for everyone.”
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