A van driver who was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash has been released under investigation by police.
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a white van, a motorcycle, and some parked cars in Westmead Road at around 8pm on December 6.
A 20-year-old man, the rider of the motorcycle, died at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.
READ: Motorcyclist, 20, dies after crash with van in Sutton
Meanwhile the van driver, a 45-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and causing death by careless driving.
A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said he was taken into custody before being released under investigation.
Officers from the Met’s serious collision investigation unit (SCIU) are looking into the incident.
Any witnesses, or anyone with any information, is asked to contacted detectives at the SCIU on 0208 543 5157 – or via Twitter @MetCC.
You can also give information anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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