Tragic Death After Heathrow Crash

A 43-year-old man has died following a serious crash near Heathrow Airport. Gareth Richards, from Bournemouth, lost his life after being badly injured in a collision on Monday, 27 March.

Deadly Smash on Busy Motorway

The crash involved two cars and an HGV between Junctions 14 and 15. Police, London Ambulance Service, and the air ambulance rushed to the scene at 11.51pm. Gareth Richards was driving one of the cars and suffered serious injuries.

He was rushed to hospital but sadly died from his wounds on Friday, 7 April. His family has been informed.

Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are probing the fatal collision. They urge anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward.

  • Call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8246 9820
  • Contact police via 101
  • Tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 8594/27Mar

Any help could prove crucial in piecing together how this tragic accident happened.

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