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Car Ploughs into Woman, Flees Scene in SE London
10 Mar
Summary
- A woman was struck by a car and critically injured on Harrow Manorway.
- The vehicle fled the scene, prompting a police appeal for identification.
- Locals suspect a targeted attack due to the car's apparent swerve.
A woman, aged in her 20s, was seriously injured on Sunday afternoon after a car ploughed into her on Harrow Manorway, Abbey Wood. The incident occurred as the victim was attempting to enter a parked car. Shocking footage captured the red car appearing to swerve before colliding with her, propelling her meters down the street.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with paramedics treating the woman at the scene before transporting her to the hospital as a priority. Fortunately, her condition was not deemed life-threatening or life-changing. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for the public's assistance in identifying the driver. Detectives are considering all possible motives. The nature of the collision has led some locals to suspect it may have been a targeted attack. Enquiries are ongoing.
