Two People Killed in Battersea Crash


Woman arrested after Mini Copper turned onto its roof on Latchmere Road


Latchmere Leisure Centre. Picture: Google Streetview

A man and a woman have died after being involved in a collision in Battersea this Saturday (16 July).

The crash occured shortly before 3.26am on Latchmere Road near the Latchmere Leisure Centre. A Mini Cooper was tipped on its roof . At this stage in the investigation, the police believe no other vehicles were involved.

Paramedics battled to save the lives of the two people but they were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, a 22-year-old woman, and another passenger remain in hospital and their injuries are not life-threatening.

The driver has been subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Extensive road closures were put in place to aid the investigation.

Specialist collision investigators are now appealing for witnesses. Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the collision or have dashcam footage of the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 020 8991 9555 and give reference 1112/16July.


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July 20, 2022