A 65-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a shocking hit-and-run incident in Lewisham late last night.
Emergency services rushed to Southend Lane, near the Lidl supermarket in Bellingham, shortly after 10.10pm on 31 October, following reports that a woman had been hit by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene, leaving the woman severely injured on the roadside.
She was rushed to the hospital, where she remains in a critical condition more than 12 hours after the incident. Her identity has not yet been released, though her family have been informed.
“If you were on Southend Lane or the local area at the time of the collision, please look back to see if you remember anything. This callous incident has left a woman in a life-threatening condition. Our thoughts are with her family at this worrying time.
We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have dashcam footage,” said Detective Inspector Paul Jackson of the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
Appeal for Dashcam Footage After Lewisham Hit-and-Run
The Metropolitan Police have launched a full investigation and are urging witnesses to come forward. Officers are particularly interested in speaking with drivers who may have captured the moment on dashcams as they travelled through Southend Lane around the time of the collision.
So far, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made. Police remain hopeful that public assistance will prove vital in tracking down the motorist responsible.
Southend Lane Closed as Police Conduct Collision Investigation
Shortly after the crash, Southend Lane was closed to all traffic as forensic teams and officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit began examining the scene. Witnesses described seeing multiple police vehicles and a heavy emergency service presence late into the night.
The road has since reopened, but locals remain shaken by the late-night drama. Many were unaware of what had happened until they woke to find the road cordoned off and police still on-site.
Concern Grows for Victim as Police Seek Community Help
The woman’s condition remains critical, and police continue to appeal to the public for support. Locals are being asked to check CCTV systems, doorbell cameras, or any dashcam footage that might provide crucial leads.
A 65-year-old woman lies in critical condition after a ruthless hit-and-run on a busy Bellingham street. As detectives hunt for answers, the community is being urged to help bring the driver to justice.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 7960 8044, quoting 9111/31NOV25.
Key details at a glance:
- Incident time: Around 10.10pm, 31 October
- Location: Southend Lane, Bellingham, near Lidl
- Victim: Woman, 65, in critical condition
- Driver status: Unknown – no arrests made
- Police contact: 020 7960 8044 | Quote ref: 9111/31NOV25
The incident has not only left a woman fighting for her life but has also cast a shadow over the Lewisham community. With no arrest yet made, pressure is mounting to find the driver who left the scene.
