Detectives are urgently appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Hackney that has left a male pedestrian in a life-threatening condition.

The Incident

At approximately 525am on Tuesday, 8 April, police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on New North Road at the junction with Mintern Street, Hackney.

Emergency services, including officers from the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and London’s Air Ambulance, attended the scene. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old man, was rushed to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is cooperating with officers. No arrests have been made.

Appeal for Information

Detective Constable Bruce White of the Met’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit, who is leading the investigation, expressed concern for the victim and his family:

“Our thoughts remain with the man who was injured and his family at this difficult time.”

He urged anyone who may have been in the area between 05:30hrs and 06:00hrs to come forward:

“Were you commuting to work or within the area at this time and saw something that might be helpful to us?

If you were driving past or live in the area, please check any dashcam or doorbell camera footage to see if you may have captured what happened.”

How to Help

Police believe that there may be witnesses who have yet to come forward. Anyone with information or footage that could assist the investigation is urged to call 101, quoting reference CAD 1015/08APR25.

Community Support

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision. Members of the public are being encouraged to share any details, no matter how small, as it could significantly aid the investigation.

The Met’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit remains committed to establishing the full facts surrounding the incident and supporting the victim’s family during this challenging time.