A 51-year-old moped rider has died following a collision with a car in Hackney. Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash, which involved a Vauxhall Zafira and a Yamaha moped on Lea Bridge Road, near Chatsworth Road.
The incident occurred at around 7.05pm on Thursday October 15. The London Ambulance Service attended, and the moped driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Arrest and investigation
The driver of the car, a 64-year-old man, was arrested at the scene 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 at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, 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.”
Appeal for information
Anyone with information has been urged to contact police via 101, quoting CAD 6377/15OCT.
