Collision in Lewisham Leads to Man’s Arrest

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Collision in Lewisham Leads to Man’s Arrest

A man has been charged following a serious collision in Lewisham. This incident involved a pedestrian and occurred on Southend Lane, Bellingham, on Friday, 31 October, around 10:13 PM.

Details of the Collision

At the time of the incident, a 65-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle that allegedly did not stop at the scene. She is currently hospitalized in a life-threatening condition.

Arrest and Charges

Michael McLaughlin, a 38-year-old resident of Heath Park, Buncrana in the Republic of Ireland, was apprehended on Friday, 7 November. His arrest took place on a motorway in Northern Ireland by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Charged with:
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- Failing to stop after a road traffic collision

Following his arrest, McLaughlin was escorted back to England. He was interviewed at a police station in South London and subsequently charged on Saturday, 8 November.

Court Appearance

McLaughlin is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 10 November.

Investigation and Support

Specialist officers are providing support to the pedestrian’s family during this difficult time. The Metropolitan Police’s Serious Collision Investigative Unit is actively investigating the incident and is seeking information from potential witnesses.