A ELDERLY man was killed after being knocked down by a car while crossing the road.

The man, who is believed to be in his late eighties, was hit in Eastbury Road, at the junction with Green Lane, Northwood, at 9am yesterday (Monday).

He taken to Watford General Hospital with head injuries and later died from those injuries.

The grey Mercedes MPV which hit him stopped at the scene and an ambulance crew and a fast response car were by the London Ambulance Service.

The Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) at Alperton Traffic Garage are investigating.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact Sergeant Geoff Harper at the CIU on 020 8998 5319.

Alternatively if you have information, and you'd prefer not to speak to police, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.