Elderly Man Dies in Acton Lane Car Accident

Police appeal after three car collision

Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision on Acton Lane in which a 76-year old man was killed.

Police were called to Reynolds Road at the junction with Acton Lane, at approximately 15.55hrs on Sunday, 29 December following reports of a road traffic collision involving three vehicles.

The three vehicles involved were a grey Mazda 6, a silver Toyota Prius and a silver Nissan Note.

The 76-year-old male driver of the Nissan was taken by London Ambulance Service to a west London hospital - he died there later.

Next of kin has been informed and formal identification is still pending.

A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

A female passenger from the Nissan, aged 77, was also taken by London Ambulance Service to a west London hospital suffering injuries - she remains there in a serious but stable condition.

A male driver of the Toyota - no further details - was also taken to hospital as a precaution but was discharged.

Local road closures were put in place whilst police investigated. All roads were re-opened by 19.49hrs.

There have been no arrests.

Police are particularly interested in speaking to witnesses who saw a car, no further details, turning left into Graham Road, shortly before the collision.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call the Witness Line on 020 8842 1817.

1st January 2014