A woman has died after being struck by a moped on King Street, Hammersmith (W6) this evening.
Emergency response
London Ambulance Service confirmed they were called at 5.30pm on Friday (22 August) to reports of a road traffic collision involving a moped and a cyclist.
A spokesperson said:
“We were called at 5.30pm today (22 August) to reports of a road traffic collision on King Street, W6.
We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer and a clinical team manager. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
Our first paramedic arrived on scene in less than four minutes.
Very sadly, despite best efforts of our crews, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Witness accounts
It is understood the moped had attempted to take a shortcut by riding along a cycle path to avoid traffic. The victim was struck with force and thrown some distance.
A mother and child narrowly avoided being hit, witnesses said.
Specialist officers from the Metropolitan Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit (Traffic Garage) remain at the scene carrying out forensic enquiries.
Police appeal
The Met Police have not yet confirmed if any arrests have been made. A statement is expected later this evening.
Road closures are in place around King Street while investigations continue, causing significant disruption to local traffic.
Appeal for witnesses
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam or cycle camera footage, to contact police on 101, quoting CAD reference
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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