60-year-old man in hospital with “life-threatening injuries” after hit-and-run in Lewisham

A 60-year-old man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car which did not stop at the scene.

The accident occurred on Monday, November 1, at around 9pm on Vest Road in Brockley, Lewisham.

The driver, who did not stop after the collision, was believed to be driving a black SUV.

The victim of the crash, who has not been named by police, is still in hospital.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Detective Constable Louise Woodgate, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are very keen to speak to anyone who was in the Vesta Road area at the time and saw the collision, or the moments leading up to it.

“We would also ask anyone in the area to check their CCTV or dashcam footage and to get in touch as soon as possible if you find anything that may assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information should call 020 8285 1574 with CAD 7336/1NOV.