A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash in Sidcup.

Police were called to reports of a crash involving a car and pedestrian in Halfway Street yesterday (October 14) at 11.22am.

The pedestrian, a man in his thirties, was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

His next of kin have been informed.

The driver of the car, a 19-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.

He was later bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses, or other drivers with dash cam footage, to call the appeal line on 0208 285 1574 or call police on 101 quoting CAD 2708/14Oct.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision in Sidcup.

“Police were called at 11:22hrs on Friday, 14 October to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Halfway Street.

“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

“His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

“The driver of the car, a 19-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.

“He was later bailed pending further enquiries.

“Detectives from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for any witnesses, or other drivers with dash cam footage, to call the appeal line on 0208 285 1574.

“Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 2708/14Oct.”

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