Three people have been arrested after a woman in her 20s was killed in a hit-and-run in Deptford.
Police were called just before 7pm on Tuesday (April 14) following a crash involving a pedestrian and a car between Sanford Street and Knoyle Street.
Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her next of kin are aware and are receiving support from specialist officers.
The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene and enquiries were launched to find them.
Today (April 15), a woman in her 50s, and two men, both in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop.
All three remain in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Glen Mera, from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the young woman’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
“As we try to build up a full picture of the incident, we are appealing to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any relevant information - particularly anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information or footage that could help police should call 101 quoting CAD 6797/14APR26.
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