Tragic Earls Court Crash: Cyclist Killed Named as Hilda Denham
Detectives have named the woman who died in a fatal collision in Earls Court this week. Hilda Denham, 68, from Hammersmith, lost her life after a crash involving her bicycle and a Land Rover towing a trailer on Warwick Road.
Fatal Collision Shakes Earls Court
At 3.45pm on Tuesday, 19 June, emergency services rushed to Warwick Road following reports of a collision between a pedal cyclist and a Land Rover. Both were heading north when the crash happened near West Cromwell Road.
Despite immediate medical attention, Hilda was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed, and a post-mortem was conducted on Friday at Westminster Mortuary. Results are pending.
Driver Cooperating with Police
The Land Rover driver stopped and is assisting police with their enquiries. He was not arrested, and inquiries into the incident continue.
Detectives urge witnesses to come forward by calling the witness appeal line on 020 8543 5157.
Remembering Hilda Denham: A Life Full of Energy and Kindness
“Our beloved mother Hilda Denham passed away on June 19, 2018. Her three children and four grandchildren are devastated. She will leave a great hole not only within her family but also within her community.
Hilda was a vivacious, vibrant, kind, generous, beautiful soul. She was an amazing force to contend with—full of life, energy, and light. Always the first to offer help, guidance, and support, whether to a friend or a stranger.
She was enormously loved by her grandchildren, connecting with them as a child would—painting, playing tag, football, always finding ways to have fun.
Alongside her husband John, Hilda was a passionate conservationist and philanthropist. They supported many charities at home and abroad, famously founding the Pacuare Turtle Reserve in Costa Rica.
The couple earned acclaim from National Geographic Travelers of the Year 2013 for their incredible environmental work.”
Hilda Denham’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family and the wider community she touched with her kindness and passion.
