Fresh appeal for information after Tottenham hit-and-run

Driver arrested but witnesses still being sought
By James Cracknell

The junction close to where the fatal collision happened last month

Officers investigating last month’s fatal collision in Tottenham have issued a fresh appeal for the public’s help.

The incident happened at around 12.30am on Sunday, 26th June, when a van hit a pedestrian in Northumberland Park near the junction with Trulock Road.

The pedestrian, Derek Anthony Kernan, who was aged 62 and from Haringey, was pronounced dead at the scene. Derek was originally from Dublin and his family have paid tribute, saying Derek was “very outgoing, likeable with a good sense of humour and liked to help the elderly where possible”.

The van did not stop at the scene, but officers found it and the driver a short distance away. The 38-year-old man was arrested for causing death by dangerous driving; he has been bailed to a date in late July.

Detectives from the Met’s serious collision investigation unit (SCIU) are investigating the collision. Detective Sergeant Nush Puvitharan said: “We really need the public’s help to understand the circumstances of Mr Kernan’s death.

“We know there were other cars near the scene and we need those drivers to come forward. In particular we desperately want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision and has dash-cam footage.

“It does not matter whether or not you recorded the collision, you may have footage of the run up to the collision or the immediate aftermath. Your information could be vital in helping both the police and Mr Kernan’s family to understand what happened, so please call if you can help.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 020 8246 9820 or contact via Twitter @MetCC, quoting crime number CAD 266/26Jun. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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