Whitechapel cycle death victim named as police hunt hit-and-run driver

Detectives have named the victim of a fatal collision in east London and appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Police and the air ambulance were scrambled to Cable Street at 12.30am on July 6 after reports of an injured cyclist .

They battled to save Matheus Piovesan, 36, who was a Brazilian national, but his injuries were so severe he died at the scene.

His next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.

The car that struck Matheus failed to stop at the scene, triggering a police hunt for the car.

Following an investigation by detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) six people were arrested in connection with the investigation.

Three men, aged 45, 24 and 23 were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. They have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Two women and a man were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. They were later released with no further action.

A Met statement said: “Police were called at 00:33hrs on Saturday, 6 July to reports of a collision involving a car and a cyclist near to the junction of Cable Street and Cannon Street Road, E1.

“Police attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.

“Despite the best efforts of medical professionals the cyclist, Matheus Piovesan, aged 36, who was a Brazilian national, sadly died at the scene.”

Any witnesses, or those who have dash cam footage of the incident or moments leading up to it, are asked to call 101 quoting reference 230/06 July. They can also call in the investigating team on 020 8285 1574.

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