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A 24-year-old man has tragically died following a serious crash on the A13 in Newham last week. The incident occurred near the junction of Newham Way and Noel Road at around 8.30pm on Monday, 30 June.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the vehicle left the carriageway at speed, striking a bollard and a tree before overturning. A large-scale emergency response was launched, including crews from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
The driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital. Despite the efforts of medical teams, he sadly died of his injuries on Saturday, 5 July.
His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
Man Arrested as Investigation Continues
A 27-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been bailed while police continue their enquiries.
The London-bound A13 remained closed for more than 12 hours, reopening at approximately 8.30am the following morning (1 July), as officers conducted a full forensic investigation.
Police Appeal for Dashcam Footage
In a statement, a Met Police spokesperson said:
“At 20:28hrs on Monday, 30 June, police were called to Noel Road at the junction with Newham Way following a report of a vehicle colliding with a bollard and a tree, then overturning.
“The man driving the car, a 24-year-old man, was taken to hospital but sadly died of his injuries on Saturday, 5 July. His next of kin have been informed.
“A 27-year-old man was arrested that day on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been bailed while enquiries continue.”
Officers are now appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, or any information that may assist the investigation.
How to Contact Police
Anyone who saw the incident or who may have relevant footage is urged to contact police by calling 101 or messaging @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter), quoting CAD 7957/30JUNE.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.