Woman and two dogs killed in hit-and-run crash in Essex
Woman and two dogs killed in hit-and-run crash in Essex
Met police appealing for information and looking to trace registered owner of vehicle
A woman and two dogs have been killed in a hit-and-run crash in Chigwell, Essex.
The 48-year-old woman was walking with two dogs on Manford Way when she was hit by a car, believed to be a white Seat Leon.
Emergency services were called at 5.09pm on Friday but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan police said the woman’s family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the car failed to stop, and the Seat Leon was found nearby shortly afterwards.
No arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing to trace the registered keeper of the vehicle, the force said.
Anyone with information and any witnesses yet to speak to police are asked to call 101.
To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers[1] on 0800 555 111.
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