Man in custody after fatal road collision in West Wickham

Police are appealing for information following a fatal night-time collision in West Wickham, Bromley.

Police were called to West Wickham High Street at around 12.40am this morning following reports a man was suffering from a cardiac arrest after being involved in a collision.

Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated a man aged in his 50s who had been run over.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man died at the scene. His family has been informed and they are currently being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 30s, stopped at the scene. He was then arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and for driving under the influence.

He currently remains in police custody at a South London police station.

Road closures remain in place while the investigation progresses.

If you have any information, or saw what happened then please contact police by calling 101 stating CAD 216/13Mar. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

Pictured top: West Wickham High Street (Picture: Google Street View)