Man Killed In Wandsworth Road Accident


Elderly pedestrian was in a collision with a lorry

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Wandsworth. The incident happened shortly before 11am on Friday 17th February in Upper Tooting Road when an elderly male pedestrian was in collision with a lorry.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended but the male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers believe they know the identity of the deceased, who was in his 90,s but await formal identification and next of kin to be made aware.

A post mortem is due to take place at Battersea Coroners Court on 21st February. An Inquest will open and adjourn in due course. The lorry driver stopped at the scene. There have been no arrests. Witnesses are asked to call the Road Death Investigation Unit based at Hampton Traffic Garage on 020 8941 9011.

February 21, 2012