A motorcyclist has been arrested after a woman in her 60s was killed in a crash in Kidbrooke.
The incident between a motorbike and a pedestrian happened in Kidbrooke Park Road just before 8.30am yesterday (October 1).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found the woman unresponsive.
She was pronounced dead shortly after.
Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, who stopped at the scene was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation.
They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the crash or captured it on dash cam or CCTV.
Detective Sergeant Rob Groombridge, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The police investigation is ongoing and officers are working to obtain CCTV and other footage that is essential to the investigation.
“I am appealing for anyone who saw the incident but has not yet to spoken with police to contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 020 8285 1574, or via 101 quoting CAD 1386/01Oct.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Kidbrooke are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
“Police were called at 08:29hrs on Tuesday, 1 October to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a motorbike on Kidbrooke Park Road at the junction with Pegler Square, SE3.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.
“A woman – aged in her 60s – was treated by paramedics but despite the best efforts of emergency services, died at the scene.
“Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“The motorcyclist – a 29-year-old man – who stopped at the scene was arrested by officers on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.”
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