19-year-old e-bike rider dies in Eltham crash

A 19-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving an e-bike and a parked car in Eltham. The collision took place on Eltham Hill at approximately 5:13pm on September 28. The rider was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital in a critical condition, but later died. His family is being supported by specialist officers.

Police involvement under review

The Metropolitan Police stated that a marked police car was in the immediate vicinity of the e-bike immediately before the crash occurred. The Directorate of Professional Standards within the Metropolitan Police has been informed. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has confirmed it has been informed and is investigating the circumstances.

Witness appeal issued

Detective Inspector Glen Mera appealed for witnesses to come forward. He stated that the police are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision. DI Mera added that any information provided could be vital to the investigation. Anyone who was in the Eltham Hill area at the time of the incident, or who may possess doorbell or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 5340/28SEP.