In a heart-wrenching incident early Monday morning, two young men were tragically killed in a collision involving a black e-bike on the A316 southbound slip road onto the M3 in Sunbury. Surrey Police have identified the victims as 21-year-old William Birchard from Colnbrook and 22-year-old Darren George from Egham.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:52 AM, prompting an immediate response from the South East Coast Ambulance Service. Despite their efforts, Mr. Birchard was pronounced dead at the scene, and Mr. George succumbed to his injuries later in the hospital.
In the wake of the incident, Surrey Police have arrested four individuals as part of a double murder investigation, signaling a complex and ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The families of the deceased have issued a plea for privacy during this challenging time and urged the public to refrain from circulating photos or any distressing content related to the incident online. They expressed that the spread of such material has compounded their grief.
Authorities continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information that could aid the investigation. The public is encouraged to come forward and contact Surrey Police directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
This tragic event has cast a shadow over the community, reminding all of the importance of road safety and the profound impact of such incidents on the families and friends of those involved.
