(posted 7794 days ago)South London Press
Woman killed in early morning smash
Dec 24 2002
By Robert DexA YOUNG woman died in hospital early yesterday morning after she was found fatally injured near Kennington Park Road.
Cops found the victim at around 4.30am yesterday at the junction with Newington Butts.
The woman is described as black and in her early 20s, and was taken to St Thomas' Hospital, where she died of her injuries at around 7am. A police spokes-woman said the victim had been identified but her name was not being released before next-of-kin had been informed.
She added that initial reports of a shooting had been discounted after a search of the scene.
As we went to press, cops were describing the circumstances leading to the death as a 'traffic incident'.
Traffic going to the Elephant and Castle roundabout was diverted for several hours afterwards.
One motorist who drove past the scene just before 9am said: "I was diverted up Penton Place.
"There were cops everywhere and the incident scene was taped off.
"There were at least four police cars diverting people away from the scene.
"It will have caused a hell of a lot of trouble for people getting to work."
Anyone with any information is asked to call Walworth police on 020-7701 1212.