Police seek witnesses after Hyde Park crash claims life of elderly woman

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car crash in Westminster which resulted in the death of a woman in her 70s.

Police were called just before 9am on Tuesday, August 9, to reports of a collision involving a Renault Modus and a number of stationary vehicles in Connaught Square.

Officers attended the scene, near Hyde Park corner, along with the London Ambulance Service.

The woman, who was a passenger in the Renault, was taken to hospital, but despite the efforts of medical staff, she died on August 20. Her next of kin have been informed.

The driver of the Renault stopped at the scene and is helping with police enquiries.

Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are working to establish the circumstances of the collision and would like to hear from any witnesses, who they have not yet spoken to, or anyone who captured it on dash cam.

Anyone with information is asked to call the appeal line on 020 8543 5157. Alternatively, please call 101, quoting reference CAD 1873/09Aug.

Pictured top: Connaught Square (Picture: Google Street View)