Tragedy struck at around 9.20pm on Thursday, 14 April, when a white Ford Fiesta collided with a pedestrian at the busy junction of Eleanor Cross Road and Eleanor Way.

Victim Named as Local Woman Vipuli Palihakkarra

Emergency crews from the East of England Ambulance Service rushed to the scene. The female pedestrian was taken to hospital in a serious condition but sadly later died.

The victim has been identified as 49-year-old N Wasam Palihakkarrage Thanuja Vipuli Palihakkarra, known locally as Vipuli, from Waltham Cross. Her family is receiving specialist support.

Driver Stays to Help Police as Investigation Continues

The driver of the Ford Fiesta stayed at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.

Sergeant David Burstow, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who sadly died following this incident.”

He added: “As we continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, I’d like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, has information about it, or who has dash cam footage of it or events leading up to it.”

Call for Witnesses and Dash Cam Footage

If you witnessed the collision or have any information, contact Sergeant Burstow at [email protected].

Make sure to quote Operation Sundew when reporting any details.