'Dangerous driving' suspect arrested after man killed in High Street crash

A man in his 30s has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian in South East London this morning (March 13). Police and multiple ambulance crews were called to West Wickham High Street just after 12.40am to reports of a man in cardiac arrest after a collision.

Upon arrival, they discovered he had been run over by a vehicle. The injured man, who was in his 50s, died at the scene.

His name has not been released but his family has been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers from the Met Police. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and for driving under the influence.

He remains in custody at a police station in South London. The High Street is currently shut between Station Road and Ravenswood Avenue.

A closure will remain in place for some time whilst the investigation into the death continues. Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has any relevant information to contact police on 101, referencing CAD 216/13Mar.

Anonymous reports can also be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A full statement from the Metropolitan Police reads: "Detectives are appealing for information following a fatal collision in West Wickham, Bromley. On Thursday, 13 March police were called to West Wickham High Street at 00:42hrs following reports a man was suffering from a cardiac arrest after being involved in a collision.

"Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated a man aged in his 50s who had been run over. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man died at the scene.

"His family has been informed and they are currently being supported by specialist officers. The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 30s, stopped at the scene.

"He was then arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and for driving under the influence. He currently remains in police custody at a south London police station. Road closures remain in place while the investigation progresses."

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