Man, 55, dies after Met Police car collides with moped in south London

Investigators are appealing for witnesses after a 55-year-old man died after a Metropolitan Police car collided with a moped in south London. The incident happened in Carshalton at around 4.47pm on Monday 17 June.

The Independent Office for the Conduct of Policing (IPOC) says officers in a marked police vehicle were involved in a collision with a motorcyclist at the junction of Wrythe Lane and Erskine Road. The rider – a 55-year-old man – died at the scene.

An IOPC spokesman said: “Our investigation began following a referral from the Met. I attended the police post-incident proceedings to gather evidence, including the officers’ initial accounts.

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“We also carried out house-to-house enquiries, completed a CCTV trawl of the area and reviewed body-worn video footage from the officers involved. Next of kin have been informed of the man’s death and we will keep them updated as they investigate. progress.”

The force is appealing for anyone who witnessed any part of the incident to contact them “as soon as possible” by calling 0300 303 5585 or emailing [email protected]

“There were several people standing at a bus stop near the scene”

IOPC Regional Director Mel Palmer said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorcyclist and all those affected by this tragic incident. Our role is to independently establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“IOPC investigators have already gathered a significant amount of evidence and have established that several people were sitting at a bus stop near the scene of the incident. We would particularly like these people to get in touch with us, as well as any other witnesses. or drivers near the scene with dash cam footage.”

The IPOC adds that a post-mortem examination of the man was carried out last week and the preliminary cause of death was accidental trauma to the head and torso. A date for the opening of an investigation has not yet been set.

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