The collision happened in High Road on Saturday morning (credit: Google Maps)
Emergency services were called to High Road at around 10.10am on Saturday, 7 January.
The driver of the car, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene half an hour later.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit based at Chadwell Heath on 0208 597 4874 quoting CAD 2173/7 Jan.
Alternatively, you can call 101 or tweet @MetCC referencing the same CAD 2173/7 Jan.
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Tags: Redbridge, Fatal Collision, Metropolitan Police