Drug driver suspect arrested after woman left fighting for life in Wandsworth motorbike smash

A 22-year-old Honda Civic driver remains at a west London police station
Road closures and cordons remain in place along the A217 Garratt Lane
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A suspected drug driver has been arrested after a young woman was left fighting for life in a horrific road crash in southwest London.

The victim, in her 30s, had been the pillion passenger on a motorcycle that collided with a Honda Civic on Garratt Lane, Wandsworth.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene around 1.30am on Wednesday.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the woman was treated by medics before being taken to a west London hospital where her condition is critical.

She added that the male rider of the motorcycle, aged in his 40s, was also taken to hospital.

"We await an update on his condition," Scotland Yard said.

The 22-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was detained 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 along the A217 Garratt Lane and between Kimber Road and Aslett Street.

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

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