Man, 54, killed by lorry on A127 in Havering
Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the fatal collision.
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A 54-year-old man died after a collision involving a lorry on the A127 Southend Arterial Road in Havering. The incident happened just before 7pm on Thursday. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene following reports of the collision. The London Ambulance Service also attended.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. It is understood the man was crossing the road at the time of the incident. No arrests have been made, and enquiries are continuing.
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Police appeal for information
Detective Inspector Sion Hughes, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, is leading the investigation. He stated that police are working to establish the full circumstances of the collision. He urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Detective Inspector Hughes specifically requested that anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage of the collision contact the police. He indicated that any information provided could be valuable to the investigation. Anyone with details is asked to call 101 and quote reference 5831/22OCT.
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+What happened on the A127 in Havering?
A 54-year-old man died after being struck by a lorry while crossing the A127 Southend Arterial Road in Havering. The collision occurred just before 7pm on Thursday. Police are investigating the circumstances.
+Who is investigating the incident?
The Metropolitan Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the fatal collision. Detective Inspector Sion Hughes is leading the enquiry and has appealed for witnesses and footage.
+What information are the police looking for?
The police are seeking witnesses to the collision on the A127 Southend Arterial Road. They are particularly interested in anyone who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage of the incident.
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