Police were called at 2.20pm on Tuesday, 17 October to the incident involving a car and a pedestrian in Prince Regent Lane.
A 15-year-old boy was found and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
His next of kin are aware.
The driver of the car didn’t stop at the scene. The car is believed to be a white Toyota Prius which officers say they’re working to trace.
The Met Police says “enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”
Any witnesses or those with information or material that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 4150/17 Oct.
Alternatively post via X, or to remain 100% anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.