A woman in her 30s has died after being struck down by a car on Boxing Day evening.

Police were called at 8.28pm on Friday, December 26, after reports a woman had been hit by a BMW in Middleton Road, Carshalton.

The crash took place near the junction with Peterborough Road.

The woman was taken by ambulance to St George’s Hospital in Tooting, where she died on Sunday, December 28.

The male driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He has been bailed while detectives from Merton’s Serious Collision Unit investigate the crash.

The woman is yet to be formally identified but next of kin have been informed.

Met Police are appealing for information about the collision. If you know anything call the appeal number on 020 8543 5157.

Did you know the woman? If you would like to pay tribute call the news desk on 020 8722 6358, or email tom.gillespie@london.newsquest.co.uk