Husband Makes Appeal For Information Ten Years On From Hit And Run
Driver of Toyota MR2 that killed Josie Mullaney in Northolt never traced
John and Josie Mullaney
On the tenth anniversary of the hit-and-run that caused her death, the husband of Josie Mullaney has made an appeal for information in an attempt to trace the driver responsible.
Josie, 73, of Hayes, died of her injuries following the collision which involved four vehicles at around 3:40pm on 26 October 2008 on Ruislip Road, Northolt. A grey Toyota MR2 had collided with the three other vehicles. Mrs Mullaney was travelling as a passenger in one of the cars and died in hospital six days later.
The Toyota, registration number LS06GBU, failed to stop at the scene. It had been reported stolen from Bourne Close, Isleworth, at some time between 6pm and 10.30pm on 22 October 2008. It was subsequently found abandoned in Woodstock Avenue, Southall. All the other drivers involved in the collision were identified and spoken to.
Josie Mullaney
Seventy-seven-year-old John Mullaney said, "Josie and I were married for 39 years. Josie had worked for British Airways for 39 years and had only recently retired. We were looking forward to starting our retired life together but all of this has been cruelly taken away. Josie was one in a million, I miss her and think of her every single day. I don't understand how the person responsible can sleep at night and why those who know who did this have not come forward."
His calls come as the independent charity Crimestoppers announced a reward of up to £10,000 for information they receive leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for causing the death of Josie Mullaney by dangerous driving.
DS Ben Massink from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said, "A lot of time has passed but we are determined to identify the person who was driving the MR2 and will continue to appeal for information until those who know who are responsible do the decent thing and give us the information we need.
"Images of the distinctive car seen leaving the scene have been released by police. Do you recognise the car? Do you have information about the driver?
"The charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward in the hope that this may encourage those with information but who want to remain anonymous to come forward."
The Toyota MR2 involved in the fatal collision
If you have any information on Josie’s murder, then please contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the non-traceable Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.The reward is only payable for information given directly to the charity Crimestoppers. Information given to the police will not qualify.
Toyota MR2 being driven in Adrienne Avenue shortly after the collision
Anyone who can assist the investigation is urged to call the Roads and Transport Policing Command on 0208 991 9555. You can also tweet police via @MetCC.
October 27, 2018