Moped rider dies in crash with car in Clapton

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A 51-year-old man on a Yamaha moped died after colliding with a Vauxhall Zafira on Lea Bridge Road in Clapton on 15 October.

A 51-year-old man riding a Yamaha moped died after colliding with a Vauxhall Zafira on the A104 Lea Bridge Road near Chatsworth Road in Clapton on 15 October at 7.05pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The moped rider has not yet been publicly named.

The 64-year-old driver of the car stopped at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remained in custody pending further enquiries.

Acting Detective Inspector Faye Cook, leading the investigation at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Our condolences are with the moped driver's family at this very difficult time.' The police are appealing for information from anyone in the area at the time, particularly anyone with dashcam footage. Those with information can contact police on 101, quoting CAD 6377/15OCT.

How it is being reported

• Moped rider, 51, dies in crash with car on busy Hackney roadPolice are appealing for information and dashcam footageMyLondon · 16 Oct, 16:43
• Man arrested after moped rider, 51, dies in crashA man has been arrested after a fatal crash with a moped on Lea Bridge Road near Clapton.This Is Local London · 16 Oct, 16:06
• Moped driver, 51, dies after crash with car on busy roadA man has died after a crash involving a car and a moped in Clapton at Lea Bridge Road.This Is Local London · 16 Oct, 15:55

In this story: Lea Bridge Road · Clapton · Faye Cook · Serious Collision Investigation Unit · Metropolitan Police

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