Police Appeal After Pedestrian Hit By Car

Mercedes failed to stop after knocking down woman

A woman has been seriously injured in Hanwell after a Mercedes reversed into her and drove off.

Officers were called at approximately 1910hrs on Saturday, 20 April, to reports of a female pedestrian hurt in Clock Tower Mews, Hanwell. The woman had been in collision with a black Mercedes C Class car, which had been reversing,

The 44-year-old taken by ambulance to a central London hospital suffering serious leg and pelvic injuries. Her condition is described as serious but stable.

A Mercedes car believed to have been involved in the collision was found unattended in a secure garage located near to the scene of the collision a short while later.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. He was taken to a west London police station and later bailed to return on a date in July.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Traffic Unit investigate. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that may assist the investigation should call police on 020 8842 1817. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

22nd April 2013