Man dies after crash involving car and pedestrian in Enfield

Police are appealing for witnesses and are supporting the man's family

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 27th Sep 2026

A man has died, days after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Enfield.

Police were called at around 00:40 on Saturday 20th September to reports of a crash in Chase Side, N14.

Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and London's Air Ambulance, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Several people were taken to hospital, where their injuries were assessed.

A 48-year-old man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, later died in hospital.

His next-of-kin are being supported by specially trained officers, police said.

A 31-year-old man who was also a passenger in the vehicle remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested on Monday 21st September on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving with a specified controlled drug above the prescribed limit.

She was further arrested in interview on suspicion of failing to stop, and has been released on bail while enquiries continue, police said.

Detective Inspector Simon Ager, from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with the man's family and loved ones as they come to terms with this devastating loss."

"We are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Any information you have could be vital in our investigation."

"I am asking anyone who was in the area at the time, or may have captured CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to contact police as this information could be crucial," he said.

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