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Evening Standard
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Stephanie Cockroft

Battersea crash: Pedestrian, 34, killed in fatal collision in south west London

The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA)

A pedestrian has died following a fatal collision in Battersea.

Police​ were called at 8.20pm on Friday to reports of a seriously injured motorcyclist and pedestrian in Battersea Park Road.

The pedestrian, a 34-year-old woman, died as a result of her injuries.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 40-year-old man, was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Officers believe they know the identity of both the man and the woman. They are in the process of notifying next of kin.

Post-mortem examinations and formal identification will be arranged in due course.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call officers at Merton traffic garage on 020 8543 5157.

Officers also wish to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage that would assist their investigation.

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