A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in the street.

Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information and witnesses following the fatal crash in Sidcup.

Officers were called at 8.10pm on Wednesday to an incident involving a car and a pedestrian in Maidstone Road, Sidcup.

Officers attended along with medics from the London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance.

A man in his mid 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased is believed to originally be from Romania. Officers are working to confirm his identity and inform his next of kin.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene. No arrests have been made.

Witnesses or anyone with other information is asked to call detectives from the SCIU directly on 0208 285 1574 or to call police on 101, quoting CAD 7181/20OCT or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.

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