A 22-year-old woman has died in a fatal crash on Christmas Day after a car failed to stop for police in north-west London.

At around 03:45hrs on Sunday, 25 December, officers on patrol in a marked vehicle indicated for a car to stop on Hendon Way, NW2. The vehicle drove off and police confirmed there was no pursuit.

A short time later, the same car was reported to have been involved in a collision with another vehicle and a lamppost at the Brent Cross Flyover (Hendon Way, NW4).

The occupants of the fleeing car abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

Casualties

The passenger of the second car, a 22-year-old woman, was seriously injured. Despite the best efforts of the London Ambulance Service, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been informed.

The driver of the second car sustained a head injury but his condition is not believed to be serious.

Arrest and investigation

A 29-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody. Police enquiries continue to trace the other occupants of the fleeing car.

Road closures remain in place at Hendon Way and Brent Cross Flyover while emergency services deal with the scene.

Appeal for information

Detectives are urging anyone with information, particularly road users with dashcam footage, to come forward.

Call police on 101 quoting CAD 933/25Dec, or tweet @MetCC. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.