Hit and Run Fatality – Police Seeking Mercedes and Red Hatchback

Published on: 23 Aug, 2016
Updated on: 31 Aug, 2016

A police notice by the scene of the the hit and run incident in St Catherine's asks for witnesses to come forward

A police notice by the scene of the the hit and run incident by the entrance to Turnham Close in St Catherine’s asks for witnesses to come forward

Surrey Police are looking for two vehicles in connection with a fatal hit and run collision that occurred in the early hours of Saturday (August 20).

Officers investigating the incident are appealing for the drivers of a large silver saloon, possibly an old style Mercedes and a small red hatchback car which was driving behind this vehicle to contact police.

The cars were seen travelling through Guildford’s gyratory system before driving along the Portsmouth Road (A3100) at around 2.55am on Saturday.

Investigating officer Sergeant JP Davis, said: “At this stage in the investigation we believe those travelling in the two vehicles are potential witnesses to this tragic incident and I would appeal for the drivers to make contact with officers even if they feel they have nothing to add to the investigation.”

It is thought by the police that it is unlikely that these vehicles suffered any damage.

A police statement said; “If you are the driver of either vehicle please contact Surrey Police as a matter of urgency quoting reference P16188470.

“Anyone who has their suspicions around something they know who could be involved in this incident or who was in this area and possibly saw the events surrounding the collision is also urged to contact Surrey Police without delay.”

A solitary bunch of flowers left near the scene by a group of young adults on Sunday, the day after the incident.

On Sunday a group of four young adults were observed leaving a bunch of flowers on a traffic island by the scene of the incident in St Catherine’s. It is understood that the identity of the victim, a man in his twenties, who is rumoured to live nearby, is now known to the police.

“Information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”