Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Southwark

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Peckham that happened at about 15:35hrs on Wednesday, 23 August.

Officers were called to reports of a lorry in collision with a pedestrian on Peckham High Street, near the junction with Peckham Hill Street, SE15.

Emergency services, including London’s’ Air Ambulance attended but the pedestrian, a 66-year-old man, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin has been informed.

The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene. There have been no arrests.

The inquiry is being led by officers from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who was at the scene, and in particular, anyone who was driving in the area and has dash-cam footage.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 020 8285 1574, or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote reference CAD 4956/23Aug.