Neighbours in shock over road crash death (From News Shopper)

Neighbours in shock over road crash death

2:15pm Friday 28th March 2008

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NEIGHBOURS have paid tribute to a father-of-two who died after being struck by a car outside a school.

The incident took place at around 3pm yesterday (March 27) when pedestrian Alan Beveridge was in collision with a white Toyota Corolla.

The car then collided with the rear of a silver Peugeot.

An ambulance took the pedestrian to hospital from the scene near Crofton Junior School, Crofton Lane, at around 3.13pm.

But the 50-year-old man, of Beckford Drive, Petts Wood, was pronounced dead five minutes later.

A post mortem and inquest will be carried out in due course.

Family friends who live in the same road say they are shocked by what happened when he was on his way home from work.

They told the News Shopper he was coming home because he did not feel well and was on the pavement.

One said: "He was a really smiley nice man with good children.

"He was just such a fine person.

"They are a lovely family, the best you could ever wish to know.

"He was just fantastic and everybody will miss him.

"We are all so completely shocked.

"We do not know how we are going to live without him.

"He was such a stable part of our community."

Another nearby neighbour said: "The family are very close friends of ours and he was a beloved dad and a good friendly man.

"It is just tragic.

"We just want to do all we can to support the family."

• The 72-year-old Toyota Corolla driver was taken to the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, suffering from chest injuries.

She was arrested at the hospital on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The driver, from the Sidcup area, has been bailed to return to Bromley police station on June 26.

No-one from the Peugeot needed to be taken to hospital.

Both vehicles have been taken by police for further examination.

Crofton Lane and Towncourt Lane were closed until 9.24pm yesterday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call the Met police's collision investigation unit on 020 8285 1574 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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