Cyclist, 60, dies after midnight crash in Harrow, north west London

 
Appeal: Police have launched a call for witness following the incident on Forward Drive in Harrow (Picture: Google Street View)
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Sebastian Mann21 June 2015
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A cyclist has died after being hit by a car in north west London.

The 60-year-old man, who is yet to be identified, died in the early hours of the morning following the collision in Harrow around midnight, police said.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said officers were called with paramedics to Forward Drive, where the cyclist was found suffering serious head injuries and died shortly after 1am.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police said, and has been bailed until September.

Scotland Yard has now launched an appeal for witnesses to help the investigation.

The cyclist's death takes to seven the total number of cyclists killed on London's roads this year.

Physiotherapist Esther Hartsilver, 30, died after being critically injured in a crash in Camberwell on May 29. Her death sparked a "die-in" vigil held by cycling campaigners calling for improved safety for riders on London's roads.

Contact detectives on 020 8991 9555 with any information or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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