A mother who was pushing her 13-month-old daughter in a pram has been left with life-long injuries after being hit by a BMW going in the wrong direction in Hounslow.
Rajdeep Kaur was thrown several feet into the air after being struck by the BMW as it overtook traffic in the wrong direction, while the pram was narrowly missed in the February 3 hit-and-run on North Hyde Lane.
The driver of the BMW X5, which had cloned plates, did not stop - even though the pram was left in the road and Ms Kaur was fighting for life.
On Tuesday, Crimestoppers offered a £5,000 reward in the hunt for the driver as detectives recounted how the 37-year-old mother will never make a full recovery from her injuries.
She remained in hospital for several months with leg and pelvis injuries and now has extremely limited mobility.
Although she is able to take a few steps with the help of a walking frame, she cannot care independently for her daughter.
Met Detective Constable Davina Nash, said it was a “very distressing case” and that it was only luck that Ms Kaur’s daughter was not hurt too.
“Crimestoppers – who are independent of the police - are now offering a reward for information and we are hopeful this will encourage someone to come forward,” said DC Nash.
“We believe the driver of the BMW is local to the Hounslow area and so someone will know who he or she is.
“If you have information about the driver or anything else that could secure justice for the victim, the charity Crimestoppers guarantee you will stay completely anonymous.”
Alexa Loukas, Crimestoppers’ London Regional Manager, said Ms Kaur’s life would “never be the same again due to her injuries”.
“You may have heard something about the vehicle or driver involved but for whatever reason you haven’t yet shared what you know. We’re appealing directly to members of the community across Hounslow,” said Ms Lukas.
“If you have any information about this tragedy you can speak up and tell our charity what you know. Lots of people mistakenly think we are part of the police. We are completely independent and will never judge or ask for any of your personal details.
“What you tell us could help find some kind of justice for Mrs Kaur and her family and help make our streets safer for everyone.”
