A motorbike rider was killed in Meridian Way last Monday after being hit by a white van

The collision took place near the junction of Meridian Way and Morson Avenue (credit Google)

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision last week in Edmonton.

Police were called at around 2.05pm on Monday, 28th October to reports of a collision involving a white Ford box van and a blue motorbike in Meridian Way, close to the junction with Morson Road.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended but, despite the efforts of emergency services, the male rider died at the scene. They were aged in their late 20s.

The victim’s next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detectives from the Met’s roads and transport policing command are investigating. They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or captured it on dash cam.

Anyone with information is asked to call the serious collision investigation unit on 020 8246 9820 or via 101, citing reference CAD 4097/28Oct.

The incident was one of two fatal road traffic collisions in the borough last week within the space of just 36 hours.

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