Drug driving suspect arrested as woman critically injured after Wandsworth crash

Emergency services were called to Garratt Lane at around 1.30am this morning (Wednesday, January 3).

At the scene, police have said a motorcycle and a Honda Civic were involved in a crash.

A woman, aged in her 30s, who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was seriously injured.

She was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

The rider of the motorcycle, a male in his 40s, was also taken to hospital.

His condition is currently unknown.

The 22-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested on suspicion of drug driving causing serious injury.

He was taken to a west London police station where he remains.

Road closures and cordons are in place.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should police on 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 385/3JAN.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 01:30hrs on Wednesday, 3 January to reports of a collision at Garratt Lane.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.

“At the scene a motorcycle had been in collision with a Honda Civic.

“A woman, aged 30s, who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was seriously injured.

“She was treated at the scene by medics before being taken to a west London hospital where her condition is critical.

“The male rider of the motorcycle, aged 40s, was also taken to hospital.

“We await an update on his condition.

“The 22-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested on suspicion of drug driving causing serious injury.

“He was taken to a west London police station where he remains.

“Road closures and cordons remain in place.

“Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should police on 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 385/3JAN.”