A man has been charged with murder following a fatal collision in north-west London that killed a pedestrian. The Metropolitan Police confirmed on New Year's Eve that Shakaine Dwyer, 29, of Willesden, is now accused of murdering 34-year-old Ruben Nunes.
Dwyer was initially charged with causing death by dangerous driving on December 7 after the incident on December 3. However, the charge was upgraded to murder on Monday, December 29.
Police were called to Chapel Close in Willesden at 12:44pm on December 3 following reports of a car hitting pedestrians. Ruben Nunes was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Metropolitan Police stated that Nunes' family are being supported by specialist officers. Dwyer remains in custody pending further proceedings.
