Cyclist, 24, dies in hit-and-run crash in west London

An e-bike rider has died after a suspected hit-and-run crash involving a moped in west London.

A section of North Pole Road in North Kensington remains sealed off after the fatal crash at about 1.20am today.

The alarm was raised after bystanders discovered a seriously injured man on the road lined with shops, restaurants and residential properties.

Paramedics were alerted, but the 24-year-old cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed, Metropolitan Police confirmed.

Officers have launched an appeal after CCTV suggests a moped was involved in the crash at about 1.14am.

The moped driver failed to stop and the road remains cordoned off for further enquiries, the force said.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Wilkins, investigating from Hammersmith and Fulham CID, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the man’s family at what is a very difficult time.

‘We have launched a full investigation and are working hard to get answers and trace the moped driver.

‘As part of this, we’re urging anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the e-bike or the moped to get in touch with us as soon as possible. If you have any information that could help, please come forward.’

The victim’s bike appeared to be strewn near a parallel crossing, although it has not been confirmed whether the man was crossing the road at the time of the crash.

A parallel crossing appears similar to a zebra crossing, but cyclists are allowed to use it without dismounting and drivers have to stop to give way to them like they do for pedestrians.

The crossing is on the Cycleway 27, which connects East Acton in the west and Walthamstow Central in east London.

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