Witness appeal following fatal collision in Caterham

We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision early this morning (9 June) in Caterham.

Officers were called to the Buxton Lane, Ninehams Road and Salmons Lane West roundabout in Caterham at around 03:00am following a report of a single vehicle collision involving a grey Mercedes E220.

One passenger, a 34-year-old woman, sadly died at the scene. Two other passengers a man and a woman in their 30s were injured and taken to hospital, one (the woman) in a life-threatening condition. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

A fourth occupant, a man described as being White, aged between 30-40 and of stocky build, left the scene. He was seen to be wearing a white t-shirt and carrying a man-bag.

There are road closures in place on the roundabout to enable emergency services to conduct a thorough investigation. We ask you try and avoid the area as these closures will be in place for several hours today. The roads will be reopened as soon as possible.

If you were in the area at around 03:00am and might have witnessed the incident or have CCTV, dashcam or helmet cam footage please get in touch.

If you have any information that may assist our investigation, please contact us quoting SYP-20240609-0084 via DM @SurreyPolice