A motorcycle enthusiast who was killed when his motorbike crashed with a car in south Wimbledon has been named.
Krzysztof (Christopher) Krzysiaczek, 48, was living in Lessness Road, Morden, with his wife and two young children, aged ten and four, when he died on September 13.
The junction was cordoned off after the crash. Picture: Andrew Boyce
September 14: Motorcyclist dies after crash at the junction of Morden Road and Jubilee Way in South Wimbledon
His cousin, Krzysztof Sokolowski, said Mr Krzysiaczek worked for a construction firm, and his children attended a local primary school.
Mr Sokolowski said his cousin had gone to the shop to buy cigarettes after work, and was hit by the car at the junction of Morden Road and Jubilee Way while he was on the way home.
Mr Krzysiaczek was rushed to hospital after the crash, which took place at around 9.10pm on September 13, but sadly died later that evening.
Picture: Andrew Boyce
The driver of the car stopped at the scene, and was not arrested.
A vigil was held for him by other members of the motorcycling community at the junction the next evening, who lit candles and laid flowers in his memory.
Anyone with information about the crash should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton on 020 8543 5157.
Did you know Krzysztof Krzysiaczek? Help us pay tribute by contacting the newsdesk on pippa.allen@newsquest.co.uk
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