This is the first picture of a woman killed by a suspected drunk driver days before her 62nd birthday.
Vimla Matai was struck by a silver Peugeot 308 in Woodcock Hill, Kenton, at about 5.40pm on Tuesday. She died at the scene.
The 27-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, drunk driving and driving with no insurance.
He was taken to a north London police station and released on bail after questioning to a date in mid-February.
Ms Matai would have celebrated her 62nd birthday on Thursday. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash and anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Chris Martin of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This was a tragic incident that has taken the life of a woman who should have been celebrating her sixty-second birthday today.
“I urge witnesses and anyone who has footage of the events leading up to, during or immediately following the collision, to contact police immediately.
“No matter how insignificant you think your information may be, please get in touch without delay."
Anyone who has footage or information relating to this incident should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0208 246 9820 or email: SCIUMailbox-.TDQ@met.police.uk. Contact can also be made by calling 101, or Tweeting @MetCC quoting 5308/19 Jan.
