Pensioner left in a ‘critical condition’ after collision with a moped in penge

A pensioner has been left hospitalised following reports of a collision with a moped in Penge.

Officers were called at around 11am on Friday, April 16, after reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and moped on Maple Road.

The pedestrian, who has been described as being in his 70s, was taken to a South London hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

His family have been informed and officers are now appealing for witnesses.

The 24-year-old rider of the moped stopped at the scene and was arrested by police.

He has been taken to a South London police station where he remains in custody.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating and have said they would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or who captured it on dash cam.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit based at Catford on 020 8285 1574.