A 77-year-old man has tragically died in hospital after being hit by a car on East India Dock Road in East London earlier this week. The incident occurred just before 1.45pm on August 20, in front of patrolling Metropolitan Police officers near the Canning Town Flyover.
Emergency services attended the scene immediately. The London Ambulance Service confirmed the pensioner suffered “major trauma” and was taken to hospital. Despite the efforts of paramedics and hospital staff, he was later pronounced dead, according to an update from the Metropolitan Police.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “While on patrol, Met officers witnessed a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian in East India Dock Road at 13:42hrs on Wednesday, 20 August. The pedestrian, a 77-year-old man, was treated at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and was later taken to hospital. Sadly, despite their best efforts, he later died at hospital. The driver of the car involved in the collision stopped at the scene. No arrests have been made. Officers are interested in hearing from those with information – particularly anyone with dashcam footage from the scene at the time of the incident. Enquiries continue.”
Photos from the scene show a black car surrounded by an emergency cordon, with medical equipment scattered across the road, which forms part of the A13.
This tragic death follows a similar fatal collision on East India Dock Road last month. A man in his 40s was struck by a car near the junction with West India Dock Road just after 11pm on July 22.
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses and are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision. No arrests have been made in connection with this incident, but enquiries remain ongoing.
The East India Dock Road has now been the site of two recent pedestrian fatalities, raising concerns about road safety in the area. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the latest collision to establish what happened and to prevent further tragedies.
Members of the public who witnessed the incident or who may have relevant dashcam footage are urged to contact the Metropolitan Police to assist with the ongoing investigation.
The collision serves as a stark reminder of the dangers pedestrians face on busy roads, especially on stretches like the A13, where traffic volumes are high. Authorities continue to emphasise the importance of vigilance, both for drivers and pedestrians, to help reduce the risk of future accidents.
This tragic event highlights the ongoing safety challenges on East India Dock Road and underscores the need for drivers to exercise caution in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision and are calling on anyone with information to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
