Appeal as woman dies in quadruple hit and run in Tulse Hill
Written by News on 12/12/2017
Police are appealing for witnesses over the death of a woman hit by four vehicles – none of which stopped.
The victim, thought to be in her late 20s or early 30s, was hit by a HGV as she used a pedestrian crossing in Tulse Hill, south London.
Police say the driver failed to stop at the scene and the woman was then hit by a second lorry and two cars, the drivers of which all failed to stop.
The incident happened shortly before 7am on Monday on Norwood Road, with the victim – who has not yet been identified – being pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics around half an hour later.
Acting detective sergeant Alastair Middleton said: "I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision and the moments afterwards to contact us.
"I would also urge the drivers of all four vehicles to come forward and speak with my team."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton on 020 8543 5157.
Members of the community expressed their shock over the incident.
Navin Bagan, who works at Tulse Hill cafe, described the drivers as "heartless".
"They just left her to die – it is not right," she said.
"This road is sometimes very busy in the mornings, but that’s not an excuse for a car to hit a lady and run off. She’s only in her 20s or 30s.
"Maybe they didn’t have a drivers’ licence or insurance or something.
"I hope they find them. I’m sure they will find them – it’s a busy road, there are lots of security cameras."
(c) Sky News 2017: Appeal as woman dies in quadruple hit and run in Tulse Hill
