Moped driver dies after collision with truck in North London

A moped driver has died after suffering serious head injuries in a collision with a truck in Tottenham, North London.

The truck driver was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on White Hart Lane shortly before 11pm on Wednesday, November 3.

The moped rider, a 59-year-old man, had suffered a serious head injury and was taken to a nearby hospital in a critical condition.

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London Air Ambulance also attended.

He sadly died a week later on Wednesday, November 10.

The driver of the truck stopped at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs.

He was since been released under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Becca Collens, of the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: “This collision took place in daylight hours on a busy road and it is likely that someone with dash cam will have captured it on their equipment.

“If you were in the White Hart Lane area mid-morning on November 3, please do check your dash cam for footage.

“Similarly, there were a number of people on the Asda petrol station forecourt at the time of the incident and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and hasn’t yet spoken to police. If you saw anything, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. “

The investigations continue.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information is being urged to call the Serious Collision Witness Line on 020 8246 9820, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 3542/03Nov.

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