Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Road Traffic Collision In Wennington.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 45-year-old man died following a collision in Wennington.

At 20:30 on Sunday, 1 June, police were called to reports of a collision between a car and trailer on the A13 in Wennington.

Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service. A 45-year-old man, who was the driver of the car, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Sergeant Jon Bounds who is leading the investigation, said: 
“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the man who sadly died following this incident.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of A13 heading eastbound, approaching the Wennington Interchange, between 20:25hrs and 20:35hrs on Sunday, 1 June.

“Did you witness the collision or see something that might be helpful to us?

“If you were driving past, please check any dashcam footage you have to see if you may have captured what happened.

“We believe there may be witnesses who have yet to come forward. No matter how small, anyone with any information is urged to contact us immediately.”

Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking anyone who saw the incident or who may have captured it on dashcam or similar to contact 101 or the witness appeal line on 020 8246 9820, quoting the reference 7254/01Jun.

No arrests have been made as of yet.

Enquiries are ongoing.

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