Car owner appeals for witnesses after parked car hit in Duffield Close, Harrow
CCTV from the residential cul-de-sac appears to show a driver reversing into a parked car during a three-point turn on Thursday 15 October, then driving away without stopping.
The owner of a car damaged in a residential close in Harrow is asking for help to find the driver who appears to have hit it and left without stopping.
CCTV footage shared with UB1UB2 appears to show a driver trying a three-point turn in Duffield Close on Thursday 15 October. While turning, the vehicle seems to reverse straight into a parked car before it pulls away.
The owner says no note was left on the car and nobody knocked on doors to own up. They say they have been left to deal with the damage themselves, and they have shared the footage in the hope that someone recognises the vehicle.
A quiet cul-de-sac
Duffield Close is a small residential cul-de-sac in the HA1 area, between Harrow town centre and Harrow on the Hill. It is mostly flats and maisonettes, and residents park in bays along the road.
In the footage, several cars are parked side by side in bays next to the turning area at the end of the close. A van is also on the road at the time.
The Metropolitan Police have not said anything publicly about the incident, and it is not known whether it has been reported to them. There are no reports of anyone being hurt.
What the law says
Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, a driver who is involved in a collision that damages another vehicle must stop. If asked, they must give their name, their address and the vehicle's registration to anyone with a good reason to ask for them.
If the owner of the damaged vehicle is not there and the driver cannot exchange details at the scene, the driver must report the collision to the police as soon as they reasonably can, and within 24 hours at the latest. Failing to stop or report a collision is an offence. It can lead to a fine, penalty points or a driving ban.
Drivers who are left with damage by a driver who did not stop are usually advised to report it to the police and get a crime or incident reference number. Insurers normally ask for this number when a claim is made. Any CCTV, dashcam footage or photos of the damage can also help.
How to help
Anyone who was in or near Duffield Close on Thursday 15 October and saw what happened is being asked to come forward. So is anyone who recognises the vehicle, or who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the area that day.
Anyone with information can contact the police on 101 or report online through the Metropolitan Police website. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.