Woman in her 50s dies in Brixton after hit-and-run involving tow truck

A woman in her 50s has died following a hit-and-run collision in Brixton on Tuesday evening.

Officers were called at around 6.50pm to Brixton Road near the junction with Handforth Road, following a collision involving a tow truck and a pedestrian. The tow truck did not stop.

The pedestrian was then struck by a car. The driver of that vehicle stopped at the scene.

Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. She has not been named.

One man has been arrested for failing to stop at the scene of an accident and suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call police 101, ref CAD 6064/01Oct.

Pictured top: The junction of Handforth Road and Brixton Road (Picture: Google Street View)