Man dies after being struck by lorry on A127

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

A 54-year-old man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A127 in Havering.

A 54-year-old man died after being hit by a lorry on the A127 Southend Arterial Road in Havering on Thursday, 22 October. Police were called to the scene at around 6.44pm following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry. The London Ambulance Service attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe the man was crossing the road at the time of the collision. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. No arrests have been made and enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.

Detective Inspector Sion Hughes of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'We are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.' He appealed for anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage to contact police on 101, quoting reference 5831/22OCT.

How it is being reported

• Man dies after being hit by lorry on A127 near HaveringHis next-of-kin are being supportedEssexLive · 23 Oct, 15:50
• Man dies after being hit by lorry on A127A 54-year-old man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A127 in Havering. Police appeal for witnesses, dash-cam and CCTV footage; no arrests made.Echo (Basildon) · 23 Oct, 15:25

In this story: A127 · Havering · London Ambulance Service · Serious Collision Investigation Unit · Sion Hughes

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