No arrests have been made after a woman died after being hit by a minivan
A 78-year-old woman died after being involved in a fatal collision in East London. The woman was hit by a van at the junction, and police are calling for any witnesses to come forward.
On Thursday, April 23, the woman was hit by a minivan at the junction of High Road, Leyton and Millais Road. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but sadly died a day later on Friday, April 24.
Her family are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the car involved, a silver Vauxhall minivan, stopped at the scene and did not sustain any injuries. No arrests have been made.
Detective Sergeant Faye Cook, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends who are still coming to terms with their loss. As we try to build up a full picture of the incident, we are appealing to speak to anyone who may have witnessed it – particularly if they have CCTV or dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or the Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness line on 020 7960 8044, quoting 1603/23APR26.
