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Moped rider killed in alleged hit-and-run with car
The driver of a dark-coloured car fled after colliding with the rider, who died at the scene; police seek witnesses and dash-cam footage to aid the investigation.
- On Saturday, February 7, the 22-year-old moped rider died following a collision at 11.37pm on Wood Street at the junction with Horse Fair, Kingston, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The vehicle described as dark-coloured drove off after the collision in Kingston, and the Met is trying to track the driver down.
- Authorities are appealing for witnesses, as no arrests have been made and police are trying to find the motorist, according to detectives.
- Support teams are assisting the victim's relatives, with specialist officers providing support to his grieving family.
- A Metropolitan Police spokesperson urged, `Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information, including dash cam footage, to call police on 101 quoting CAD 8352/07FEB26`, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.
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Moped rider, 22, killed in hit-and-run at 'deathtrap' junction in Kingston
Locals say the junction is dangerous and needs a ‘rethink’ after the death (Picture: John Dunne) A young moped rider has been killed in a hit-and-run at a ‘deathtrap’ junction in south west London. The victim, 22, was fatally injured near Kingston Bridge at just after 11.30pm on Saturday. Detectives said the driver of the dark coloured vehicle collided with the rider. Met Police said they had arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the fa…
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision between a car and a moped in Kingston on Saturday evening.
A 22-year-old man driving the moped died in the incident on Wood Street at the Junction with Horse Fair at 11:37pm. His family are being supported by specialist officers. The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene and while enquiries are ongoing, police are asking any witnesses to come forward.
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