Car hits woman after suspected row in London

A woman has died after being hit by a car, apparently after an argument with a motorist took place

17:09 06 March 2013

A woman has died after falling from a car bonnet in London, UK, following a supposed row with a driver. According to reports, the alleged argument took place on Monday evening at one of the cities car parks.

The female who was hit by a car reportedly fell from the front of the vehicle and sustained injuries. It is understood she was pronounced dead at the scene by the ambulance service.

 

A female from Barnet, North London, has been arrested by police since the incident took place. It is believed she has received bailed until April this year.

 

A spokesperson from Scotland Yard said: “At this early stage it appears she was a driver involved in a dispute with another woman driver.

 

“She left her vehicle and an incident occurred during which she was injured.”

 

They added that: “Early inquiries indicate that she was carried on the bonnet of the other car and fell from the bonnet and was in collision with a Belisha beacon.

 

“The vehicle drove away. Police subsequently attended an address in Barnet and arrested a woman in connection with the inquiry.”