A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving as a woman fights for her life in hospital following a crash in Wandsworth.
Emergency services were called to Garratt Lane at around 1.30am this morning (Wednesday, January 3).
At the scene, police have said a motorcycle and a Honda Civic were involved in a crash.
A woman, aged in her 30s, who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was seriously injured.
She was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
The rider of the motorcycle, a male in his 40s, was also taken to hospital.
His condition is currently unknown.
The 22-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested on suspicion of drug driving causing serious injury.
He was taken to a west London police station where he remains.
Road closures and cordons are in place.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should police on 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 385/3JAN.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 01:30hrs on Wednesday, 3 January to reports of a collision at Garratt Lane.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.
“At the scene a motorcycle had been in collision with a Honda Civic.
“A woman, aged 30s, who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was seriously injured.
“She was treated at the scene by medics before being taken to a west London hospital where her condition is critical.
“The male rider of the motorcycle, aged 40s, was also taken to hospital.
“We await an update on his condition.
“The 22-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested on suspicion of drug driving causing serious injury.
“He was taken to a west London police station where he remains.
“Road closures and cordons remain in place.
“Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should police on 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 385/3JAN.”
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