Police have launched a witness appeal
A motorcyclist in his 40s has died after a crash in South Ockendon. The emergency services were called to the scene on Cruick Avenue at around 6.10pm on Saturday, April 18.
Paramedics treated the injured man at the roadside before rushing him to hospital, where he later died. Though yet to be named publicly, his family are being supported by specialist officers at Essex Police.
The force is now appealing for witnesses to get in touch to help with ongoing enquiries. Officers are particularly keen to review doorbell and dash cam footage of the fatal collision.
A statement reads: “We are appealing for any information about a fatal collision in south Ockendon on Saturday 18 April.
“A collision involving a motorcycle, was reported in Cruick Avenue at about 6.10pm.
“Sadly the motorcyclist, a man aged in his 40s died later in hospital. His family are being supported by our officers and our enquiries are ongoing.
“We are appealing for any witnesses, doorbell or dash cam footage relating to this incident. Please get in touch quoting incident 1139 of Saturday 18 April.”
You can contact Essex Police by calling 101, submitting a report on their website or by using their 24/7 online Live Chat service. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.
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