The driver left the scene before police could arrive
A woman in her 60s is fighting for life after a hit-and-run in Orpington last night (June 2). She was struck by a car on St Peters Lane, in the St Paul’s Cray area, at around 7.40pm.
The vehicle involved left the scene by the time responding officers arrived at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said. The victim remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
An investigation is now underway, with officers carrying out enquiries to locate the suspect vehicle. No arrests have been made in connection at this stage.
Witnesses are urged to come forward with CCTV and dash cam footage.
The London Ambulance Service added: “We were called at 7.39pm yesterday (2 June) to reports of a road traffic collision in St Peters Lane, Orpington. We sent an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer to the scene.
“We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. We treated a patient at the scene and took her to a major trauma centre by road as a priority.”
Anyone with CCTV or footage of the incident, or who has information that could help officers, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 7375/2JUNE. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.
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