Appeal for dashcam footage after 74-year-old man killed in collision

Police are asking the public to come forward with dashcam footage following the death of a 74-year-old man, killed in lorry collision.

Wilfred ‘Curtis’ Warrington, 74, died in a fatal collision with a lorry in Malden Road, New Malden on July 21 at around 3pm.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Warrington, who lived locally and was known as Curtis, died at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a skip lorry, stopped at the scene. The driver was not arrested.

An investigation was launched by detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

Detective Sergeant Jim Hinchliffe, who is investigating, said: “This collision took place on a busy section of road at a busy time of day and it is likely that someone with dash-cam may have captured some or all of the events surrounding the incident.

“If you are such a person, please do get in touch without delay.

“As they endeavour come to terms with their loss, Mr Warrington’s family has expressed their gratitude for the kind wishes and tributes.”

Anyone who witnessed this collision or has dash-cam footage should call the incident room on 020 8543 5157, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 4799/21JUL.

Pictured top: Wilfred ‘Curtis’ Warrington, 74, died in a fatal collision at Malden Road, New Malden (Picture: Met Police)