Pictured: Woman dog walker, 41, who was run over and killed along with her three golden retrievers while walking in Chelsea - as police quiz man, 26, for death by dangerous driving

  • The woman and three dogs were struck on Cheyne Walk at 6.21am on Saturday
  • Police today named the victim as 41-year-old Olivia Riley, from Suffolk
  • A 26-year-old man was arrested yesterday at the scene of the fatal crash 
  • He is being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving 
  • The roads surrounding the crash scene were closed for investigation

A 41-year-old woman who died following a car crash in west London that also killed her three dogs has been named by the Metropolitan Police.

Olivia Riley, from Suffolk, died on Saturday following the collision. Police said it appeared she was walking her three golden retrievers at the time of the incident.

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The driver of the car, a 26-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and taken into custody.

Officers and paramedics were called to Cheyne Walk in Chelsea at 6.21am on Saturday to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian, animals and an Audi.

Riley was found dead at the scene, while three golden retrievers also died as a result of injuries, according to police.

The driver sustained minor injuries.

Olivia Riley, from Suffolk, died on Saturday following the collision. Police said it appeared she was walking her three golden retrievers at the time of the incident
Pictured: Police forensic officers at the scene at Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, London, yesterday
A police officer at the scene in Chelsea after a woman and three dogs were killed in a car crash
Police have closed off an area surrounding the crash scene where a woman and three dogs were killed after they were struck by an Audi. A traffic light pole was demolished during the incident which took place on Cheyne Walk, SW3 at 6.21am yesterday

Cheyne Walk is a mansion-lined road that stretches along the Thames and has long drawn famous residents such as rock star Sir Mick Jagger.

The woman's family are being supported by specialist officers.

In a statement yesterday, the Met said they were called to Cheyne Walk, SW3 at 6.21am following reports that a woman and three dogs had been struck by a car. 

The car also demolished a traffic light before coming to a halt.  

A spokesperson said: 'Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service (LAS). 

'A 41-year-old woman was found dead at the scene. All three dogs have also died as a result of injuries suffered in the collision.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to call 101 quoting CAD 1500/14May.

Police are appealing for witnesses from anyone who was in the area at the time of this morning's fatal crash. They especially want to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident
A driver, a 26-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Police confirmed the Audi's driver suffered minor injuries in the crash, which took place near the Embankment

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