Update: Memorial will be ready for son's anniversay, say TfL

6:31pm Wednesday 21st May 2008

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The parents of a 21-year-old law graduate, who was killed by an out-of-control car as he waited at a bus stop, have been told that a plaque in his memory will be up in time for the second anniversary of his death.

Andrew Jagroop was killed as he sat outside his house waiting for a bus by an uninsured and unlicensed driver.

"Andrew is gone and nothing can replace him, but we endeavour to put something to the community in his memory, so his name will live on."

Dean Jagroop

Ever since his death his parents Dean and Sarjit had campaigned to get a memorial plaque erected at the site of the accident - just metres from the family home in Farley Road, Selsdon.

Mr and Mrs Jagroop had feared the plaque at the bus shelter where their son was killed would not be ready by this Saturday, but Transport for London (TfL) have reasurred the family that it will be there in time.

A TfL spokeswoman said: "We want to reassure the family that a plaque will be up in time for the memorial this Saturday. A senior official has been in contact with the family to inform them about this."

The Jagroops are due to hold a memorial service for their son at their home on Saturday morning.

Mr Jagroop said TfL told him a temporary plaque would be put in place until the proper one was installed.

"All being well it should be in place by Saturday," he said. "TfL had over six months to get it sorted out. It seems a shame that the permanent one won't be ready, but we have to accept it for the time being.

"Andrew is gone and nothing can replace him, but we endeavour to put something to the community in his memory, so his name will live on."

Andrew had just won a place to study at Harvard University before he died.

The vehicle careered off the road and landed on top of Andrew, as he sat on a wall waiting for a bus, just metres from the family home.

Farouk El-Eter, 18, who was driving without a licence and was uninsured, was given community service last February after pleading guilty to driving without due care and attention.