Fatal Lewisham Crash: Cops Hunt Witnesses After Moped Rider Dies
Detectives are desperately seeking witnesses a week after a deadly smash in Lewisham. Police were called at 3.36pm on Sunday, 19 January, following a collision on Dennetts Road, Peckham.
Officers found a blue BMW (registration B18 YFN) involved in a crash with a moped and a parked car.
Moped Rider Dies – Identified as Fida Yassine
The male moped rider, 50-year-old Fida Yassine from Southwark, was rushed to hospital but sadly died the following day, Monday 20 January.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
BMW Driver and Passenger Speak Out – Two Men Flee Scene
The BMW driver and a female passenger stayed to speak with police at the scene.
But two men were seen fleeing the vehicle on foot. Police arrested the 23-year-old BMW driver on Tuesday, 21 January, followed by two more men – aged 27 and 21 – on 23 and 24 January respectively. The female passenger was not arrested.
All three men have been bailed pending further investigations.
Police Plead for Public’s Help in Tragic Case
“This was a tragic incident which resulted in the death of an innocent man riding his moped,” said Detective Chief Inspector James Stanyer of the Met’s South East Command Unit.
“We need help from anyone who witnessed the collision, especially in the moments before it happened.
Did you see anything suspicious? People getting into a car near Dennetts Road? Anything unusual about the BMW, its occupants, or how it was driven?
We also want to hear from anyone who saw two men running from the scene after the crash.”
Witnesses or anyone with information should contact South East CID on 07788 916 864.
