Woman, 22, killed in horror car crash in early hours of Christmas Day as man, 29, arrested and others go on the run

A WOMAN was killed in a horror car crash in the early hours of Christmas Day with one man arrested by cops and others on the run.

At approximately 3.45am today, police on patrol indicated for a car to stop in Hendon Way, Edgware, north London.

But after driving off without cops pursuing it, the car was then involved in a collision with another vehicle nearby and hit a lamppost a short time later.

The 22-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the second car, died as a result of her injuries, while a man, who was the driver, suffered a non-serious head injury.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.

Cops confirmed that the occupants of the car that did not stop for the officers fled the scene on foot.

Road closures are in place and inquiries are continuing to trace other occupants of the car, the Metropolitan Police said.

Anyone with information that could assist police, including any road users with dashcam footage, is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD933/25Dec.

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