Deptford Fatal Hit and Run: Three Arrested

April 15, 2026

Officers from the Metropolitan Police have arrested three individuals following a fatal hit and run incident in Deptford. The collision resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

Police were called at 18:56hrs on Tuesday, 14 April, to a collision involving a pedestrian and a car between Sanford Street and Knoyle Street.

Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. The pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin are aware and are receiving support from specialist officers.

The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene and enquiries were launched to locate them.

On Wednesday, 15 April, a woman in her 50s, and two men, both in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. All three remain in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Glen Mera, from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the young woman’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.“As we try to build up a full picture of the incident, we are appealing to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any relevant information - particularly anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information or footage that could help police should call 101 quoting CAD 6797/14APR26.

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