A pedestrian in her sixties was killed after a car collided with her, other vehicles and a building on a major east London road on Saturday afternoon.
The collision on Eastern Avenue in Ilford at around 4.10pm sparked a major emergency services response, including the London Air Ambulance and the Fire Brigade.
But despite medics’ best efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers said her family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene and was not arrested.
Met detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation and have launched an appeal for information.
They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed what happened or captured it on dash cam or CCTV.
The ten-mile Eastern Avenue is one of the main roads leading out of London.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 0208 246 9820.
Information can also be provided by calling 101 and giving the reference 4459/07DEC.
