Police Appeal for Witnesses to Fatal Collision

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80 year-old man died after being hit by car in Imperial Road

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in the south of Fulham on Friday January 13.

Officers were called at approximately 5.20pm on Friday to reports of a man in collision with a car on Imperial Road, close to the junction of Fulmead Road, SW6.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended, and an 80-year old man was taken to St Mary's Hospital in a critical condition with head injuries.

His condition deteriorated and he sadly passed away on Saturday January 14.

Next of kin have been informed and a post mortem examination is scheduled to take place at Fulham Mortuary in due course.

Detectives from the MPS Road Death Investigation Unit are investigating.

Detective Constable Phil Haffenden said: "We understand that the collision happened whilst a pedestrian was crossing the road.

" We are particularly keen to speak to any other road users who were there at the time, who may be able to assist us in understanding the sequence of events."

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8941 9011; or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.

Police say no arrests have yet been made, and enquiries continue.

 

 

January 17, 2012