Irish OAP killed by truck in London is named nearly one year after death

Thomas Murphy died following the incident that happened at around 3.30pm on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the junction of Kilburn High Road and Cambridge Avenue.

The 71-year-old Irish national who was living in Maida Vale, died at the scene, located near to Kilburn High Road rail station.

The driver of the lorry stopped near the crash site a short time later and spoke to police, but there were no arrests.

Nearly 10 months later, the Metropolitan Police has named Mr Murphy as the man killed and are appealing to speak to two key witnesses.

In particular, they are trying to track down two men who gave evidence at the scene of the incident.

“The police investigation is ongoing, which has included obtaining CCTV footage that is central to this investigation,” Detective Sergeant Becca Collens, of the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said.

“However we have been unable to make contact with two key witnesses who provided details to officers at the scene,” he added.

“I am appealing for those two men to make contact with me.

“I also need to hear from anyone else who saw the incident but has yet to speak with police.

“I am keen to have witness accounts as well as CCTV material and other evidence available for the inquest.”

An inquest into Mr Murphy’s death has been opened and adjourned at Barnet Coroner’s Court.