A man of 54 died after being hit by a lorry on the A127 in Havering on Thursday 22 October. Police want witnesses and dash-cam footage: 101, ref 5831/22OCT.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a lorry on the A127 Southend Arterial Road in Havering.

The Metropolitan Police says officers were called at 18:44 on Thursday 22 October. The man, who was 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. The London Ambulance Service also attended.

The force says he was believed to be crossing the road at the time. No arrests have been made and enquiries continue (Metropolitan Police, 23 October 2026).

His next of kin have been told and are being supported by specialist officers. The police have not published his name.

The appeal

The investigation is led by the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit. Detective Inspector Sion Hughes said: “We are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.”

He added: “I am asking for anyone who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage to please come forward. Any information you have could be vital in our investigation.”

What it means for you

  • If you were on the A127 around 6.45pm on Thursday 22 October, or have dash-cam or doorbell footage from that evening, call the police on 101 and quote reference 5831/22OCT.
  • The Met’s statement does not give the exact spot on the A127, so if you are unsure whether you passed it, call anyway and let the officers decide.
  • You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Travel on the A127

The westbound Gallows Corner flyover was closed early on Tuesday 27 October for gas works after a leak. Our Romford roadworks page has the latest.

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