Dr Peter Fisher: Family of Queens' doctor pay moving tribute to 'loving father' killed in cycling crash in Holborn

Dr Peter Fisher was a doctor to the Queen
Gerrard Kaonga17 August 2018

The family of a doctor to the Queen killed as he cycled to work in Holborn have today honoured the “loving father” in an emotional tribute

Dr Peter Fisher , 67, was fatally injured in a collision with a lorry in High Holborn on Wednesday morning.

His grieving family have now released a touching statement through the Metropolitan Police.

"It is with deep sadness that Pete's family and friends would like to recognise and honour the loving man, father, son and dear friend who has been tragically taken from us.

"He was devoted to his cause, a global authority in his field and we are all devastated by his sudden loss, as he had touched deeply so many of our lives.

"We ask for understanding and privacy during this difficult period,” it read.

Dr Peter Fisher was killed in a crash in Holborn

The Evening Standard revealed on Monday that Dr Fisher was a world expert in homeopathy and a member of the royal medical household, serving as homeopathic physician to the Queen for about 15 years.

The collision, which occurred on National Cycle to Work day, happened at about 9.30am, near the junction with Newton Street.

Dr Fisher is thought to have been commuting to work and turned left off High Holborn.

Fatal crash: Dr Fisher was pronounced dead at the scene in Holborn
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Angie Bozianu, manager of the nearby Princess Louise pub, said: "People tried to give him CPR and within five minutes the police and the ambulance arrived".

Dr Fisher was pronounced dead at the scene by 10am.

The London Cycling Campaign, which is to hold a protest in Holborn next Monday evening said it was the fourth fatality in five years in the area.

Dr Fisher was the eighth cyclist killed in London this year, the fifth in collision with a lorry.

Dr Jose Eizayaga, an Argentinian doctor of homeopathy who had known Dr Fisher for about 30 years, said: "He was extremely honest, he was kind, respectful and I will remember him as exceptional in every sense."

Dr Gill Gaskin, UCLH medical director, specialist hospitals board said: “We are all deeply shocked and saddened to lose Dr Peter Fisher in such tragic circumstances.

“Peter was a highly regarded colleague and friend of many at the RLHIM, where he worked for more than 35 years.

“He was an international figure in homeopathy who was committed to holistic and compassionate care for his patients.

“He will be greatly missed by his colleagues and patients alike. Our deepest sympathies go out to Peter’s family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time.”

A spokesperson from CCF said: “We are deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the family, friends and colleagues of Dr Fisher at this time.

“We take safety incredibly seriously as a business – our drivers are trained in safe urban driving and our vehicles are required to pass regular safety checks. We are working closely with the police as part of the investigation to determine exactly what happened.”

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