Cyclist Killed on Gunnersbury Avenue

Ronald Turner hit by car near junction with Popes Lane

Police are asking for witnesses to a collision between a blue Ford Ka and a pedal cyclist which took place at the junction of Gunnersbury Avenue (A406) and Popes Lane today (12th October) at around 12.30pm.

The car was travelling northbound towards Hangar Lane and the cyclist, 60 year old Ronald Turner of Wendell Road Shepherd's Bush, was exiting a pedestrian crossing when they were in collision. The driver of the Ford Ka stopped at the scene and was not arrested.

London Ambulance Service attended the scene and brought Mr. Turner to a central London hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or can assist police with their enquiries should contact the Alperton Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8998 5319.

October 18, 2007