Edgware crash live: Updates as woman, 22, killed in horror Christmas Day crash as man arrested
A young woman has died after a horror Christmas Day crash in North West London, as police have arrested one man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Emergency services rushed to the scene at the Brent Cross Flyover shortly before 4am today (December 25).
Police are now appealing for witnesses and information following the fatal collision in Edgware.
A spokesperson for the force told MyLondon
: "At approximately 3,45am on Sunday, December 25, officers on patrol in a marked vehicle indicated for a car to stop in the vicinity of Hendon Way, NW2. The vehicle drove off from police. There was no pursuit.
"A short time later police were informed the same car had been involved in a collision with another car and a lamppost further along Hendon Way, NW4 at the Brent Cross Flyover.
"The occupants of the car that did not stop for police fled the scene on foot. The passenger of the second car – a 22-year-old woman – suffered injuries. London Ambulance Service attended but despite the best efforts of paramedics, she died at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.
"A man, the driver of the second car, suffered a head injury – his condition is not serious. Road closures remain in place while the scene is dealt with. A 29-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving; he remains in custody. Enquiries are ongoing to trace other occupants of the car."
Anyone with information that could assist police, including any road users with dash cam footage, is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD933/25Dec. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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