It has now been confirmed that the man hit by a van in Palmers Green on Sunday later died in hospital

The scene of the collision in Green Lanes on Sunday and (inset) London Air Ambulance at Hazelwood Rec

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after it was confirmed that a man hit by a van in Palmers Green on Sunday (1st) had later died in hospital.

The Metropolitan Police were called at approximately 5.20pm to reports of a collision between a van and a pedestrian in Green Lanes, just north of the junction with Park Avenue.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene with Green Lanes being cordoned off as the man was treated by paramedics. London Air Ambulance also assisted after landing in Hazelwood Rec.

Sadly, the man – aged in his 50s – later died in hospital. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and inform the man’s next of kin.

The driver of the van stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made at this time as enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or any road users with dash cam footage that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8246 9820. They can also call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 5272/1SEP.

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