Tributes have been paid to a man who died after a hit-and-run crash in Bexleyheath.
The 62-year-old, who had been driving a red Citroen C1 car, was found injured in Bedonwell Road at 7.20pm on Saturday (November 12).
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family are aware.
Another car involved in the crash - a silver Mercedes - drove away from the scene.
Officers say the Mercedes was found abandoned a short time later.
On Sunday (November 13), a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured, and failing to stop at a crash.
He has been taken into police custody.
Tributes have been paid to the victim following the incident.
Bouquets of flowers and handwritten notes were left on a lamppost in Bedonwell Road.
One of the notes read: “Thinking of you and your family. You are in our thoughts.”
Another one read: “Thinking of you from number 53.”
Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact the serious collision investigation unit on 020 8285 1574.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Bexleyheath.
"Officers were called at approximately 7.20pm on Saturday, 12 November, to a serious collision in Bedonwell Road Bexleyheath.
"Despite the efforts of emergency services, the driver of a red Citreon C1 car - a 62-year-old man - was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The man's family have been informed.
"Another vehicle involved in the collision – a silver Mercedes - failed stop and drove away from the scene.
"Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) based at Catford are investigating.
"The Mercedes was found abandoned a short time later.
"On Sunday, 13 November, an 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing a death whilst uninsured and failing to stop at a collision.
"He has been taken into custody.
"Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact the SCIU on 020 8285 1574."
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