Today we remember 38-year-old Mariam and her unborn baby who were killed in a crash one month ago in Eltham.

The incident, involving an unmarked police car, occurred on Kidbrooke Park Road at around 6.15pm on October 17.

Witness Abu Bakar claimed the woman was turning into the sports centre when an unmarked police car “driving on the wrong side of the road” crashed with her car.

The 34-year-old said: “Four police cars had their lights on racing down the road.

“The speed they were doing – I’ve never seen anything like it.

“One of the cars hit her and she flipped three times. Her car was very badly smashed up.”

Two officers who were in the unmarked car were taken to hospital following the crash, however they have since been discharged.

Another eyewitness, who wished to be kept anonymous, said an unmarked police car, thought to be a black Volvo, had its blue lights and siren on at the time.

They said: “I heard it before I saw anything, and I looked out of the window and I saw the unmarked police car.

“I didn’t see it go into the other car, but it looked like it was doing some speed.

“The other car, a blue car, collided, flipped about three times across the pavement, and then turned upright and landed there.”

Flowers previously left in tribute to the woman, named only as Mariam, at the scene of the crash outside Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre.

One tribute reads: "Mariam - the most amazing wife, mummy, daughter, sister and friend.

"Having you in our lives was such a blessing.

“You were a real-life angel on earth and our lives will never be the same again. We promise to always look after your family.

"Baby - we never got to meet you but we know that you and mummy are together looking after each other, you will always be in our hearts.

"Sleep tight our friend and bubba. We love you beyond words."

Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, in charge of policing in Greenwich, said: “My heart goes out to the woman’s family and friends who have lost their loved ones in these tragic circumstances.

“An investigation into the circumstances of this collision is under way by the Independent Office for Police Conduct and we will assist with their inquiries in any way we can.”

IOPC regional director Mel Palmer said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have died and all of those affected by this tragic incident. “It is important we establish all of the circumstances surrounding this incident and our investigation is in its very early stages.

“This is a busy road, and the collision happened in the early evening when people are likely to have been travelling.

“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity at the time and may have witnessed the incident or the moments leading up to it.

“Anyone who saw anything or has footage is encouraged to get in touch with our investigators.”

We have contacted the IOPC for further updates on the incident.