First picture of motorcyclist killed in crash with traffic island in Blackheath

Crash victim: Ivan Ivanov, 38, died in hospital after the collision on Blackheath Hill
Met Police
Hatty Collier12 June 2017

This is the first picture of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash with a traffic island in south-east London.

Ivan Ivanov, 38, died in hospital after the collision on Blackheath Hill during the morning rush hour.

Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene of the crash at about 7.20am on June 1.

Mr Ivanov was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead hours later at 1.25pm.

Scotland Yard released a photo of Mr Ivanov on Monday afternoon as officers appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward.

Police at the scene of the crash on June 1 
Lewisham MPS

His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem and formal identification will take place in due course.

No arrests have been made.

Officers from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SCIU at Catford on 020 8285 1574 or tweet @MetCC or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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