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Daniel Keane

Man, 29, dies following collision with car in Poplar

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a collision with a car in Poplar.

Police were called to reports of a car in collision with a pedestrian on Aspen Way at the junction with Prestons Road just before 3am on Friday.

A man, 29, was found dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police said the 23-year-old driver of the car, a white Audi RS Q3, stopped at the scene.

He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed to return on a date in mid-March pending further enquiries.

Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 020 8597 4874 or 101 quoting CAD 659/15DEC23.

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