Fatal Accident on Great West Road

Blue Citroen Saxo in collision with lorry

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on the Great West Road, Isleworth to come forward.

Police were called at approx 0915hrs on Tuesday, 18 January to reports of a car, a blue Citroen Saxo, in collision with a lorry on the A4 Great West Road, near the junction with Syon Lane, Isleworth.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

The front seat passenger of the Citroen, a 29-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Citroen was taken to a central London hospital with serious injuries; he remains in hospital.

The back seat passenger of the Citroen was taken to a central London hospital, he remains in hospital, his injuries are not classified as serious.

The driver of the lorry, a 63-year-old man, was arrested at the scene. He has since been released on police bail to a date in April pending further enquiries.

The police are waiting for the results of the post mortem that is taking place on Wednesday at Fulham mortuary. They believe they know the identity of the deceased. Next of kin have been informed, but formal identification has yet to happen.

The incident is being investigated by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service, Road Death Investigation Unit.

Detective Sergeant Chris Osborne said:

"The collision happened as the Citroen was travelling east bound into London. It happened at a very busy time, with lots of commuters travelling in and out of London. We are asking anyone who saw the collision or the events leading to the collision to contact us."

Anyone with any information is asked to call the witness line on 020 8998 5319.

January 19, 2011