A woman has died in hospital a week after being hit by a car in Worcester Park.

The 85-year-old victim has also been named as Sheila Cutting, who was from Worcester Park.

Police are now appealing for witness to come forward.

The crash happened at the junction of Hampton Road and Balmoral Road on Saturday, October 12 just after 5pm.

Sheila was taken to a south London hospital in a critical condition but died on October 16.

The driver of the car, a black Vauxhall Corsa, stopped in Kingsmead Road and has assisted police with their enquiries. There have been no arrests.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident first hand, or who has dash cam footage.

Anyone who can help should call officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton Traffic Garage on 0208 543 5157, on 101 or by Tweeting @MetCC.