Man Killed on Western Avenue Near Park Royal


Dies after being hit by lorry despite attempts to revive him

London Ambulance Service was called to the incident
London Ambulance Service was called to the incident

April 15, 2024

A pedestrian was fatally injured on the A40 Western Avenue last Thursday (11 April) after being hit by a lorry near Park Royal.

The police say they were called to the incident at 4.15pm along with London Ambulance Service and an air ambulance helicopter.

Paramedics battled to save the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The A40 was closed westbound back to Gypsy Corner causing substantial traffic delays in the area for several hours and bus routes 95 and 487 were diverted.

 


 

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