Pedestrian dies two weeks after collision with cyclist in east London

A pedestrian who was involved in a collision with a cyclist in east London last month has died in hospital, police have confirmed.

Sakine Cihan, aged 56 and from Dalston, was crossing Kingsland High Street in the borough of Hackney at 1705 hours on Tuesday 28 August when she was involved in a collision with a cyclist on an e-bike.

She was taken to hospital but has since died. The Metropolitan Police said that her next of kin had been informed of her death.

CCTV footage of the incident suggested that she had attempted to run across the road while the pedestrian lights at the crossing were red.

The cyclist fled the scene and abandoned the bike a short distance away.

He subsequently contacted police who took him into custody on the evening of Wednesday 29 August.

He has subsequently been released under investigation and police said that their enquiries are continuing.

Duncan Dollimore, head of campaigns at the charity Cycling UK said: "

“Cycling UK’s thoughts are with Ms Cihan’s family during this difficult time resulting from this tragic incident.

“There’s a popular misconception that e-bikes power people about without any effort, when in fact the engine only helps riders’ pedalling to reach 15.5mph – at which point it cuts out.

"This is a speed many people regularly cycle at, and can actually improve the cyclist’s safety as they are able to keep up with the wider traffic flow, particularly in urban areas.

“The statistics show cyclists, whether on a conventional or e-bike, present a minimal danger to others.

"Given current laws already place strict limits on e-bikes' maximum speed, Cycling UK does not believe there is any reason to suggest their use poses any greater risk to the public than a normal pedal cycle.”

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