Supporting victims of the Strand crash

Family statement: Aalia Mahomed’s mother expressed frustration over the lack of information from the Metropolitan Police regarding the investigation, stating that the silence has been difficult for the family.

Police statement: Aalia’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers, we regularly meet with them to discuss the progress of the investigation and to ensure they are receiving the support they need.

Our investigation continues at pace and we are working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service.

A 26-year-old man remains under investigation on conditional police bail following his arrest at the scene. – Ch Supt Thomas Naughton of the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command

No parent should ever have to bury their child and events where they do we have to have a process which is a speedy one.

Last year I was in touch with the mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and he supported the notion that there should be an expedited process when dealing with these types of events.
“It’s incredibly important that we can get to the answers without delay – delay is the enemy of justice.

Trevor Sterling from Moore Barlow Solicitors.

Moore Barlow is instructed by the family of Aalia Mahomed.

Moore Barlow is currently instructed on the behalf of 4 individuals.

A vigil was held near the site of the incident to honour Aalia Mahomed. Friends, family, and members of the King’s College London community gathered to pay tribute to her life and legacy.

Police statement: The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the incident was not being treated as terrorism-related.

Investigation update: The arrested driver was released on conditional bail.

Incident took place on Tuesday 18th March 2025. At 11.39 am Emergency services received reports of a van colliding with pedestrians on the Strand, near Kings College London.

At 11.41 am metropolitan police officers were dispatched to the scene following the collision.

Shortly after:  Aalia Mahomed, a 20-year-old second-year student at King’s College London studying Physics and Philosophy, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other pedestrians were injured—one with potentially life-threatening injuries and another with minor injuries.

At the scene: The driver of the van, a 26-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

Emergency response: London Ambulance Service treated four individuals at the scene. Two were transported to the hospital, and one was discharged at the scene.