Harrow Road Westminster car crash: Man dies

The incident between a pedestrian and a car happened in Harrow Road at 3.05am today (September 10).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene.

The man was pronounced dead shortly after. 

His family have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

A blue Mercedes C300 car stopped at the scene following the incident.

The driver, a man in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs.

Road closures remain in place as police continue their investigation.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision in Westminster.

“Emergency services were called at around 03:50hrs on Sunday, 10 September, to a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Harrow Road, W2 near to Royal Oak underground station.

“Officers attended along with ambulance colleagues. The male pedestrian, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s family have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

“The car, a Blue Mercedes C300, stopped at the scene. The driver, a man aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs.

“Road closures remain in place in the area as police continue their investigation and a full examination of the scene.

“Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation unit are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them on 101, quoting CAD 1453/10SEP23, or via Twitter @MetCC.”