London Met police are searching for a driver who might have unknowingly killed a 66-year-old man after a car reversed into him.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service were called to the scene at Northfield Avenue, Ealing, west London, at 8.50pm after reports of an incident involving a car.
Reports suggest a white Toyota Prius began reversing and knocked down the pedestrian to the ground on June 21.
The victim was rushed to hospital but the man died days later on June 25. His next of kin have been informed.
Met police said the driver may have been unaware the collision occurred and the car did not stop.
Now Officers are trying to trace the driver and source any dashcam footage which may have captured the incident.
They are also seeking information from witnesses who may have been in the area.
Detective Sergeant Rebecca Collens, from the Metropolitan Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are attempting to trace the driver of white Toyota Prius who could have vital information about the circumstances of the collision.
“I would also like to hear from anybody who was in the area at around the time of the collision to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Police are looking at CCTV footage as part of their inquiries.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8246 9820. Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 7101/21JUN.
