Rainham crash: Man fighting for life after hit-and-run in east London

A man is fighting for life following a hit-and-run in east London.

A 53-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by what was believed to be a silver car in Rainham just before 9pm on Saturday.

Emergency services rushed to Lower Mardyke Avenue following reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a car.

The victim suffered a life-threatening head injury, police said.

The driver of the car did not stop at the scene.

A Met Police spokesman said: “Detectives are appealing for anyone who saw the collision, or anyone who has any information about the car possibly involved, to contact them.”

Anyone with any information should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is asked call them on 020 8597 4874.