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Woman 'just left to die' in Tulse Hill hit-and-run | Woman 'just left to die' in Tulse Hill hit-and-run |
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A woman killed in a hit-and-run in south London was "just left to die". | A woman killed in a hit-and-run in south London was "just left to die". |
The 29-year-old from Wandsworth was hit by four vehicles on a pedestrian crossing on South Circular Road at 06:48 GMT on Monday. None of the drivers stopped, police said. | |
Navin Bagan, 37, who works at the nearby Tulse Hill cafe, added the drivers were "heartless". | Navin Bagan, 37, who works at the nearby Tulse Hill cafe, added the drivers were "heartless". |
One resident said the road layout "encourages dangerous driving" and has written to an MP to urge for change. | One resident said the road layout "encourages dangerous driving" and has written to an MP to urge for change. |
The woman was hit by two lorries and two cars. Her next of kin have been informed. | |
'Racetrack' | 'Racetrack' |
In the letter shared on social media to Chuka Umunna MP, Ross Runs wrote: "As both a pedestrian and a driver, the junction at Tulse Hill encourages some of the most aggressive driving I have seen in London. | In the letter shared on social media to Chuka Umunna MP, Ross Runs wrote: "As both a pedestrian and a driver, the junction at Tulse Hill encourages some of the most aggressive driving I have seen in London. |
"If there is an opposite to 'traffic calming' then this is it." | "If there is an opposite to 'traffic calming' then this is it." |
He said the current design encouraged speeding and the road had become "a racetrack of sorts". | He said the current design encouraged speeding and the road had become "a racetrack of sorts". |
"I hope that nobody else has to needlessly lose their life due to poor urban planning on a road that encourages excessive speed and dangerous driving," he added. | "I hope that nobody else has to needlessly lose their life due to poor urban planning on a road that encourages excessive speed and dangerous driving," he added. |
'Appalling incident' | |
Mr Umunna is the local MP for Streatham, not Dulwich & West Norwood where the crash happened. | |
However, he and Helen Hayes, who represents the neighbouring constituency, said in a joint statement their thoughts were with the victim's family and friends. | |
"Lambeth Council is working closely with Transport for London on urgently needed changes to the Tulse Hill gyratory which will make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists," the statement said. | |
"We are pushing for these works to be delivered as soon as possible, and for any lessons which emerge from the investigation into this appalling incident to be acted upon immediately." | |
Police have appealed for any witnesses to the crash and for the drivers to get in contact. | Police have appealed for any witnesses to the crash and for the drivers to get in contact. |
"This road is sometimes very busy in the mornings, but that's not an excuse for a car to hit a lady and run off," Ms Bagan said. | "This road is sometimes very busy in the mornings, but that's not an excuse for a car to hit a lady and run off," Ms Bagan said. |
"I'm sure they will find them - it's a busy road, there are lots of security cameras." | "I'm sure they will find them - it's a busy road, there are lots of security cameras." |