21 September 2023 07:05 Appeal for witnesses to collision in Croydon Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man who was struck by a van on Brighton Road

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died following a collision in south London.

Police were called at 11:35hrs on Friday, 15 September to reports of a collision involving a van and a pedestrian at the junction of Brighton Road and Woodfield Hill in Coulsdon.

Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

The pedestrian, a 90-year-old man, was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Sadly, he died from his injuries on Tuesday, 19 September.

His family have been informed and continue to be supported by officers from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command.

The driver of the van stopped at the scene. He was not arrested.

Detectives have carried out a number of enquiries and are keen to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police.

They are also asking for anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area at the time of the collision to come forward .

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call the witness appeal line on 020 8285 1574.

Information can also be shared with @MetCC on X. Please quote CAD 2909/15Sep.