Victim who died in collision between bus and car is named
by Ross Lidbetter
ross.lidbetter@essnmedia.co.uk
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TRAGIC: The crash that killed Mr Cullen
The man who died when his car collided with a bus has been named as William Cullen.
The 22-year-old from Bromley was killed on Saturday, at the junction of Croydon Road and Tannery Close, near the Croydon-Bromley border in Elmers End, at around 3.25pm.
Paramedics, including those with an air ambulance, and firefighters rushed to the scene.
They found a man - believed to be the driver of the car - trapped in his vehicle, following the collision with the 327 bus, travelling to West Croydon.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination was held at the Princess Royal University Hospital today (Monday) and gave the cause of death as serious head injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574.
10 Comments
by debbie, london
Saturday, February 27 2010, 11:06PM
“this boy was a very good friend of mine and while we have some people saying that the car was in the hands of someone so young leads me to believe that you have no heart, there is no way of explaining this but comments like that are useless now and if people insist on having an opinion please just remember we have lost an amazing lad from our lives!!”
by Terry Seal, Lincolnshire
Friday, February 26 2010, 11:06PM
“As a RAC patrolman and later a Accident recovery driver, 3am is the worst time at night for accidents. It is easy to forget to signal or to take caution as the roads are quieter. It is sad that my nephews friend was killed in this accident, but how come when todays cars are supposed to be safer. It is easy to blame someone, the only hope is that honesty will provail and the road will be improved with a mini roundabout that will slow down the traffic. As this is a very busy road this maybe not in the plan for the area. It is owed to the lad for an improvement to the road. Its about time we started putting up accident black spot signs again. before we went all european we had these on places where there were deaths or serious accidents. Having moved to the countryside they place flowers at the side of the road, the sight of these does make people notice an area of danger and drive carefully. We also have signs warning of the number of deaths and injuries per month on that road. I hope the council take note of this and act responsibily.”
by The One, South of melting pot
Thursday, February 25 2010, 9:51PM
“Fiesta ST in young hands:oh no.”
by Peter, Croydon
Thursday, February 25 2010, 6:31AM
“Jackie,traffic calming measures,NONSENSE,all that is required is for drivers to lift their right foot a little.”
by Amy Cooper, Croydon
Wednesday, February 24 2010, 10:32AM
“The young boy who died is my best friends brother. Those who mattered to Will know exactly how the accident happened. It was no ones fault, it was just an unfortunate accident. This is someones life that has been lost, please do not pass blame, or make judgement.
RIP W J Cullen
xxxxx
11/08/87 - 20/02/10
xxxxx”
by tryme, croydon
Tuesday, February 23 2010, 4:22PM
“he was going over the hill towards tesco the car span out hit the bus and pulled him down the hill so to speak.”
by jackie, old coulsdon
Tuesday, February 23 2010, 11:47AM
“As a known black spot for many years why isn't there an inquiry as to why people speed at this spot, when naturally you would slow down on a bend at the start of a bridge?
The stretch from Woodside Fire station is a well known race track and have lost count the number of cars I have witnessed careering too fast to the bend & crossing by the Glade. Maybe time for traffic calming measures before someone else loses their life?”
by Peter, Wallington
Tuesday, February 23 2010, 9:16AM
“None of us really know what happened, it's just speculation.
We should wait until after the inquest before passing judegment and laying blame.
Remember a young man has died.”
by Someone Who Cares, Surrey
Monday, February 22 2010, 10:13PM
“Angelo have a heart will you, the bus driver didn't set out to kill anyone, a terrible accident.
RIP Mr Cullen.
Angelo grow up and DON'T be judgemental until you know the facts.”
by Lifoir, West Wickham
Monday, February 22 2010, 9:04PM
“and they should also name the speed and the manoeuvre the deceased was undertaking when the collision occured. Sympathies to the famiy and the bus driver involved.”