A13 Wennington fatal crash: Police appeal for witnesses

The incident between a car and a lorry trailer happened on the slip road in Wennington at 8.30pm on June 1. Emergency services attended and the driver of the car, a 45-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed today (June 3) that there are yet to be any arrests. Det Sgt Jon Bounds 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."

Anyone who saw the incident or who may have captured it on dashcam or similar should contact police on 101, or use the witness appeal line on 020 8246 9820, quoting the reference 7254/01Jun

References

1. ^ Man, 45, dies after crash with lorry trailer on A13 slip road (www.echo-news.co.uk)