Key Points:
- A man in his 60s was struck by a car in Hackney early Tuesday, April 8
- The crash occurred at the junction of New North Road and Mintern Street
- Emergency services responded shortly before 6am and found the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
- The man was taken to hospital; his injuries are now considered non life-threatening
- No arrests have been made; police enquiries are ongoing
- New North Road and Mintern Street were closed for investigation but have since reopened
- Bus routes 21, 76, 141 and 394 were temporarily diverted
- Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage
- Reports can be made to police via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers
A man in his sixties was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a car on New North Road in Hackney during the early hours of Tuesday, April 8. The incident has sparked a police investigation, and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Where did the Hackney collision happen?
The crash occurred at the junction of New North Road and Mintern Street near Hoxton. Emergency services were called at 05:52am following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a car. Police and the London Ambulance Service arrived to find a man in his 60s with life-threatening injuries.
What is the man’s current condition?
The pedestrian was rushed to hospital where his injuries were later deemed non life-threatening. Authorities have not released further details on his identity.
Have there been any arrests?
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said, “Police were called at 05:52hrs on Tuesday, 8 April to reports of a road traffic collision in New North Road, N1. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a pedestrian in collision with a car. The pedestrian, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.”
Were roads or buses affected in Hackney?
New North Road and Mintern Street were closed for several hours while collision investigation work was carried out. According to AA News, the roads have since reopened. Bus services 21, 76, 141 and 394 were temporarily diverted but have resumed normal routes.
How can the public assist the investigation?
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dash cam footage to come forward. Information should be shared via 101 quoting CAD 1015/08APR. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.
