Man in 60s left in ‘critical condition’ after Croydon car crash

A man in his 60s has been left in a “critical condition” after he was allegedly hit by another man driving a car.

Emergency services were called to Brigstock Road in Thornton Heath at around 11.25pm on Friday. It was reported that a car had collided with a pedestrian.

The man in his 60s was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition, the Met confirmed.

The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences. He has been bailed to a date in mid-November.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the collision.

The investigation is being led by officers from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 020 8285 1574 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 8850/18Aug.

In particular, officers are keen to hear from anyone who has dash cam footage of the collision or the events leading up to it.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: Brigstock Road in Thornton Heath (Picture: Google Street View)