Tow truck fatality in Brixton prompts fresh appeal for witnesses

Police from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision in Brixton.

Police were called at 6.45pm on Tuesday, October 1 following reports of a collision involving a tow truck and a pedestrian.

Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene in Brixton Road near the junction with Handforth Road.

The pedestrian was first hit by the tow truck, which did not stop, then struck by a car. The driver of the car stopped at the scene.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the pedestrian, who has been named as Safia Ali, a woman in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin were informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

One man, who was arrested for failing to stop at the scene of an accident and causing death by dangerous driving, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Any witnesses or anyone with information, such as dash cam footage, which may help, is asked to call police 101, reference CAD 6064/01Oct24 or call the witness number on 020 8285 1574.

Pictured top: Brixton Road – where the October tragedy occurred (Picture: Google Street View)