Tributes have been paid to a man who died after a hit-and-run crash in Bexleyheath.

The 62-year-old, who had been driving a red Citroen C1 car, was found injured in Bedonwell Road at 7.20pm on Saturday (November 12).

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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His family are aware.

Another car involved in the crash - a silver Mercedes - drove away from the scene.

Officers say the Mercedes was found abandoned a short time later.

On Sunday (November 13), a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured, and failing to stop at a crash.

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He has been taken into police custody.

Tributes have been paid to the victim following the incident.

Bouquets of flowers and handwritten notes were left on a lamppost in Bedonwell Road.

One of the notes read: “Thinking of you and your family. You are in our thoughts.”

Another one read: “Thinking of you from number 53.”

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Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact the serious collision investigation unit on 020 8285 1574.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Bexleyheath.

"Officers were called at approximately 7.20pm on Saturday, 12 November, to a serious collision in Bedonwell Road Bexleyheath.

"Despite the efforts of emergency services, the driver of a red Citreon C1 car - a 62-year-old man - was pronounced dead at the scene.

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"The man's family have been informed.

"Another vehicle involved in the collision – a silver Mercedes - failed stop and drove away from the scene.

"Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) based at Catford are investigating.

"The Mercedes was found abandoned a short time later.

"On Sunday, 13 November, an 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing a death whilst uninsured and failing to stop at a collision.

"He has been taken into custody.

"Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact the SCIU on 020 8285 1574."

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