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Man, 92, dies after being hit by van as motorist, 72, arrested for death by dangerous driving

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Wilson, S. (2026, September 26). Man, 92, dies after being hit by van as motorist, 72, arrested for death by dangerous driving. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/man-92-killed-west-norwood-van-crash-b1298492.html

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On September 24, a pedestrian, identified as a 92-year-old man, died after being hit by a van on Curnick’s Lane in West Norwood, south London. The incident occurred around 2:55 PM. Police arrested the van's driver, a 72-year-old man, at the scene for suspicion of causing death while driving without insurance and dangerous driving. Detective Sergeant Kirsty Troy leads the investigation, urging witnesses or those with footage from nearby cameras to come forward as their information could be crucial in establishing the circumstances surrounding the collision. The victim’s family has been informed and is receiving support from specialists.

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The driver of the van, a 72-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death whilst driving without insurance and causing death by dangerous driving.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

Man, 92, dies after being hit by van as motorist, 72, arrested for death by dangerous driving · assertive framing

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A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 92-year-old was fatally struck in south London. asserted

old → arrest → London

On Thursday, September 24, at around 2.55pm, police were called to reports of a collision between a van and a pedestrian on Curnick’s Lane, West Norwood. asserted

police → call → Lane

Police and paramedics attended the scene, where a 92-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead. asserted

man → attend → scene

The victim's next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. asserted

next → inform → officers

The driver of the van, a 72-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death whilst driving without insurance and causing death by dangerous driving. asserted

driver → arrest → driving

He remains in custody. asserted

He → remain → custody

Detective Sergeant Kirsty Troy, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a devastating incident in which a man has sadly lost his life. asserted

man → lead → life

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones as they come to terms with this tragic loss. asserted

they → love → loss

“While we have made one arrest already in connection with this incident, we are now working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. “I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time, or may have captured dashcam, CCTV or doorbell camera footage, to contact police as this information could be crucial in our investigation. uncertain

information → make → investigation

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 4346/24SEP. asserted

Anyone → ask → reference

Man, 92, dies after being hit by van as motorist, 72, arrested for death by dangerous driving

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