Two people arrested after death of pedestrian hit by car in Ilford

A woman, 28, and a man, 29, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Two people have been arrested following the death of a pedestrian hit by a car in Ilford.

Emergency services were called to the collision in Ley Street where a 46-year-old man was found with life-threatening injuries, shortly after midnight on Sunday, 17 March.

He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later.

The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The car had left the scene before police arrived although the car, a Range Rover, was later located at a garage in Ilford.

A woman, 28, and a man, 29, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Any witnesses, or anyone who was driving in the Ley Street area at the tie of the collision is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 44/17Mar, or Crimestoppers, 100 per cent anonymously, on 0800 555 111.