A SCOOTER rider, thought to be in his 60s, was killed early today in a crash with a truck.

His 250cc machine hit a traffic island and was then in collision with an articulated tipper at Thames Road, Crayford, at about 5.50am. It is believed the victim lived in the Gravesend area.

A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said: "Tragically the victim was found to be dead at the scene."

The rider, who had been travelling London-bound, was thought to have suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Queen Mary's Hospital mortuary in Sidcup.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Collision Investigation Unit at Catford on 020 8285 1574.