Father of One Fatally Struck by Lorry on Busy Peckham High Street
“He might be dead but he is not gone,” said Mary Bent, mourning her son Jason Bent, who was tragically killed by an HGV on Peckham High Street, South East London.
Jason Bent Dies at Scene After Collision
Jason Bent, 48, a father of one, was hit by a bulk HGV near Burger King and died instantly. Witnesses tried desperately to lift the lorry off Jason, who was conscious but severely injured after the crash.
Family Pay Emotional Tribute
Known as a cheeky, popular local, Jason was on his way to a job centre interview when the tragedy struck. His sister Teresa said, “He was a good man. He left with my mum and was heading for a job interview when he was hit.”
Mary Bent broke down at the scene, supported by grieving family. She recalled, “I called him back from the window and said goodbye, told him to look after himself. It was as if I knew something was going to happen. He might be dead but he’ll never be gone.”
Police Investigation Underway, Road Closures in Place
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “We were called at 12:58 on 8 January to a collision on Peckham High Street involving a lorry and a pedestrian.”
The pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver has not been arrested and is cooperating with police inquiries.
The road remains closed in both directions, with motorists advised to find alternative routes.
Witnesses Urgently Sought
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dash cam footage to come forward. Call 101 quoting CAD 3432/8 Jan.
