Sir Mark Rowley welcomes the IOPC's decision but calls the accountability process "disgraceful".
The police watchdog says it will decide soon if Sgt Martyn Blake will face a misconduct panel.
The woman suffered serious head injuries in the crash in Streatham and is now cared for by family.
Police want to trace a man in connection with the incident that happened in Gaumont Place, south London.
Radu Tomescu, 32, from Camberley, was spared jail after admitting causing the death of Joan Brown.
The volunteer‑run rugby club says rising costs threaten its future and seeks urgent support.
The IOPC pauses misconduct proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba, upsetting his family.
Natalie Ashbolt's cousin Lee Adams killed himself after placing hundreds of bets online in an hour.
