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Anthony France

Motorcyclist dies after being hit by a van in Enfield

The bike died at the scene, officers said (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

A young motorcyclist has died after being hit by a van in north London.

The rider, in his late 20s, was found seriously injured at the scene on Meridian Way close to the junction with Morson Road in Ponders End, Enfield.

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a white Ford box van and a blue motorbike just after 2pm on October 28.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Despite the efforts of emergency services, sadly the rider, aged in his late 20s, died at the scene.

“His next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.”

Detectives from the force’s Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating.

They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or captured it on dash cam.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8246 9820 or via 101, quoting reference CAD 4097/28Oct.

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