23 year old woman dies in A13 crash with the driver arrested

A 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a fatal crash on the A13 led to the death of a 23-year-old woman. The man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit. The crash happened near the Ferry Lane slip road at around 9:15pm on Saturday, July 4, on the A13 in Rainham.

Emergency services rushed to the southbound carriageway of the major road. Two other passengers from the same vehicle, a 21-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, were taken to the hospital after the crash. Their injuries were assessed as not life-threatening nor life-changing.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a passenger in one of the cars – a woman aged 23 – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“Her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. The driver of that car – a man aged 24 – was arrested at scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit. He remains in custody for questioning.”

The A13 reopened earlier this morning (Sunday, July 5). An investigation scene is still in place on the road, the Met Police said. Officers are appealing for anyone with information to call 101, quoting reference 7775/4Jul.

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