A 51-year-old moped driver was killed after being involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira in Lea Bridge Road yesterday (15th October)
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision involving a car and a moped in Lea Bridge Road.
Officers were called to the A104, Lea Bridge Road, near Chatsworth Road at 7.05pm yesterday (15th October) following a serious collision involving a Vauxhall Zafira and a Yamaha moped.
The London Ambulance Service was in attendance and a 51-year-old man, the moped driver, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin is aware and being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the car, a 64-year-old man, stopped at the scene. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody and an investigation is ongoing.
Acting Detective Inspector Faye Cook, who is leading the investigation into the incident said: “Our condolences are with the moped driver’s family at this very difficult time.
“As part of our investigation, I am asking anyone who was travelling in the area at the time and has dashcam footage, or information which could be relevant, to please contact us.”
Those with information can contact police via 101, quoting CAD 6377/15OCT.
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