A pensioner is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Brixton.

A 78-year-old female pedestrian was left with serious injuries after the crash in Brixton Hill near the junction with New Park Road.

The incident happened on May 14 shortly after 10pm.

Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended.

The woman was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and has assisted police with the ongoing investigation.

Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing by detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

Detectives are now appealing for witnesses and information following the crash.

Witnesses are asked to call the SCIU at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574 and quote reference 7898/14MAY2022.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision in Brixton.

The incident occurred on Brixton Hill, near the junction with New Park Road, SW2 at 10.09pm on Saturday, 14 May.

“The collision involved a car and a pedestrian.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended.

“The pedestrian, a 78-year-old woman, was taken to hospital by LAS where she remains in a critical condition.

“Her next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.

“The driver of the car stopped at the scene and has assisted police with the ongoing investigation.

“Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating the circumstances.

“They are particularly keen to hear from any witnesses who saw the collision, or captured it on dash cam.

“Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call the SCIU at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574 quoting 7898/14MAY2022.”

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