Tragedy Strikes in Romford: 81-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Crash
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a devastating crash in Romford has left an 81-year-old man dead and his family reeling from the sudden loss. The incident, which occurred on December 3 on Beauly Way, involved a collision between a car and a pedestrian, prompting a desperate plea from the Metropolitan Police for any witnesses to come forward.
Desperate Search for Answers
Upon receiving reports of the crash, officers rushed to the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, where they discovered the elderly man gravely injured. Despite their best efforts, he succumbed to his injuries three days later on December 6, surrounded by his grieving family members who are now receiving support from specially trained officers during this difficult time.
The driver of the car involved in the incident remained at the scene and has been cooperating with police inquiries, shedding light on the circumstances leading up to the tragic collision. As the investigation unfolds under the watchful eye of the Roads and Transport Policing Command, authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or captured it on dash cam or CCTV to come forward and assist in piecing together the events that unfolded that fateful day.
Appeal for Information
Detective Sergeant Rob Groombridge emphasized the importance of community cooperation in shedding light on the details surrounding the crash, stating, “The police investigation is ongoing, and officers are working tirelessly to obtain CCTV and other crucial footage essential to the investigation. I am appealing to anyone who saw the collision but has not yet spoken with police to reach out to us.”
If you have any information that could aid in this investigation, please contact the witness appeal line at 020 8597 4874 or reach out via 101, quoting CAD 5212/03Dec. Your assistance could be the key to bringing closure to the family of the victim and uncovering the truth behind this tragic incident.
