Hit and run in Bexleyheath kills 62-year-old man

A 62-year-old motorist was pronounced dead at the scene after a fatal road crash in Bexleyheath.

Another car involved in the collision – a silver Mercedes – failed to stop and drove away from the scene and was found abandoned a short time later.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

They were called to the junction of Bedonwell Road and Long Lane, Bexleyheath at around 7.20pm on Saturday.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the driver of a red Citreon C1 car could not be saved. The man’s family have been informed.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) based in Catford are investigating.

A 36-year-old man was yesterday arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing a death whilst uninsured and failing to stop at a collision. He has been taken into custody.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact the SCIU on 020 8285 1574.

Pictured top: Bedonwell Road (Picture: Google Street Maps)