Appeal after pedestrian killed in collision with car in Poplar

A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed in Aspen Way (credit: Google Maps)

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a collision with a car in Poplar.

Officers were called to the crash in Aspen Way, near the Prestons Road junction, just before 3am on Friday, 13 December.

A 29-year-old pedestrian died at the scene – despite the efforts of paramedics.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police says “the man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.”

The 23-year-old driver of the car, which was a white Audi RS Q3, stopped at the scene.

The man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed to return on a date in mid-March pending further enquiries.

Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 020 8597 4874 or 101 quoting CAD 659/15DEC23.