A pensioner has died after a hit-and-run in Croydon last weekend.
Police were called to Whitehorse Lane, at the junction with Park Road at 6.05pm on Sunday, November 12, following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
The 77-year-old man was taken to a central London hospital, but died from his injuries on Wednesday, November 15.
Officers from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information about the incident.
A spokesman for the Met Police said: “The victim’s family are aware.
“We await formal identification, and a post-mortem will be scheduled in due course.
“The vehicle involved failed to stop at the scene.
“A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. He has been bailed to return on a date in December.”
Anyone who either witnessed or has information about this collision should contact the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Catford on 0208 285 1574, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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