Pedestrian killed in collision with Mercedes as driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving
A 37-year-old man has been killed after a collision with a Mercedes in the early hours of this morning.
Police were called near to the junction of Worple Road and Langham Road in Wimbledon at around 1.45am to reports of a road traffic collision.
It was reported that a car, a Mercedes CLA, had been involved in a collision with a pedestrian, a 37-year-old man.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the Mercedes stopped at the scene and has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen when required and driving, or in being charge, when under influence of drink or drugs. He has been taken into custody.
Detectives from the Met’s 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 CCTV or dash camera.
Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call the SCIU on 02085435157 quoting CAD 473/18Nov.
Pictured top: The location of the collision (Picture: Google Street View)
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