Van Driver Takes Own Life Hours Before Police Interview Over Fatal M25 Crash
William David Harvey, the van driver linked to a deadly crash on the M25, died by suicide just hours before he was due to be questioned by police. The tragic twist came after a collision that claimed a grandfather’s life.
Fatal Smash at M25 Junction 4
On December 17, Anthony Laskier, a grandfather riding his BMW motorbike near Junction 4 of the busy M25, was slammed from behind at around 4.35pm by a white Ford Transit van. The impact caused fatal neck and chest injuries, killing Mr Laskier instantly.
Driver Found Dead in Southfleet Road Home
William David Harvey was found dead on January 20 in his garage at his Southfleet Road, Bean, home near Dartford. Police say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This shocking discovery came just hours ahead of his scheduled police interview about the crash.
Last Night Before Tragedy
Harvey spent the evening before speaking with his solicitor and went to bed at 11pm with his wife. Although he got up several times during the night—a behaviour described as normal—his wife became alarmed when she later found him missing from bed and noticed his car parked outside instead of in the garage.
