Cyclist dies after crash in east London
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London police say a 54-year-old cyclist has died after a crash in the city’s east end.
London police say a 54-year-old cyclist has died after a crash in the city’s east end.
Members of the Traffic Management Unit are investigating the fatal collision. Around 5:10 a.m. Wednesday morning, officers responded to a cyclist who had been struck by a motor vehicle in the area of Hamilton Road and Rectory Street.
Police arrived on scene and located the cyclist.
The male was transported to hospital by paramedic services with life-threatening injuries.
Police say the cyclist later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. He has been identified as Rafal Szabat, 54, of London.
The driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Hamilton Road and Rectory Street between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., who may have dash-cam, residential or business video surveillance that could assist with the investigation, to contact the London Police Service.
