Cyclist killed in London HGV collision named as police call on witnesses to come forward

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in the Holborn area of central London.

The collision, outside Holborn Station, involved a cyclist and an HGV. The cyclist, 39-year-old Shatha Ali, died at the scene.

Police were called at 10:08hrs on Tuesday, 1 March following a report of a collision involving a cyclist and an HGV.

Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade all attended the scene but were unable to save the life of Agatha.

Detective Sergeant Rebecca Collens, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Shatha’s family and friends who are understandably devastated by what has happened.

“We are working tirelessly to find out the circumstances of the collision and asking anyone who saw anything and has not yet spoken to us to come forward.

“Likewise, if you were driving in the area, please check your dashcam for any recordings that may have captured this collision.”

The HGV driver stopped at the scene. There have been no arrests.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to tweet @MetCC call 020 8246 9820 or 101 quoting CAD 1888/01Mar.