Woman and Infant Struck by Fleeing Van on A22
A young woman and a baby have been taken to hospital with injuries after a hit-and-run collision near the Croydon border this morning. The incident occurred on the A22 Godstone Road in Whyteleafe at approximately 6:45am on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
According to Surrey Police, the pair – a woman in her 20s and an infant – were struck by a white van. The driver failed to stop at the scene and fled, leaving the victims injured on the road.
Police Launch Urgent Appeal for Footage
Emergency services treated the casualties at the location before transporting them to hospital for further assessment as a precautionary measure. Officers have now launched an urgent investigation to trace the responsible driver.
Investigators are appealing to the public for any information that could assist them. They are particularly keen to obtain:
- CCTV footage from homes or businesses in the vicinity.
- Dashcam recordings from motorists travelling on the A22 around that time.
- Helmet camera video from cyclists or motorcyclists.
The police reference number for the incident is CAD-0085 of January 6.
Second Serious Crash in Surrey This Week
This alarming incident follows another serious early morning collision in the nearby area of Thornton Heath just days prior. That crash left two men with serious injuries.
In the Thornton Heath case, one driver, a man in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Another man, aged in his 30s, was taken into custody for suspected traffic offences.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the A22 hit-and-run to come forward immediately. You can contact Surrey Police by calling 101 or visiting the force's official website, quoting the reference number.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached on 0800 555 111.
