Moped rider, 51, killed in east London crash as motorist arrested

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a car and a moped in Hackney.

The crash occurred at around 7.05pm on Thursday October 15, when there was a crash between a Vauxhall Zafira and a Yamaha moped on Lea Bridge Road, near Chatsworth Road.

The London Ambulance Service was in attendance, where the driver of the moped, a 51-year-old man, was 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, 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.”

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police via 101, quoting CAD 6377/15OCT.