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Fatal A120 Crash: Police Seek Van in Fatal Collision
4 Jan
Summary
- A man in his 50s died in a multi-vehicle collision on the A120.
- Police are investigating the incident as a fail-to-stop collision.
- A damaged white van found in a layby is being examined for involvement.
A tragic incident occurred on the A120 in Essex early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a man in his 50s. Police were alerted to a multi-vehicle crash near Coggeshall at approximately 07:00 GMT. Upon arrival, officers found several vehicles at the scene, and the investigation has since been classified as a fail-to-stop collision.
Authorities are currently exploring the potential involvement of a white van discovered with extensive fire damage in a nearby layby. Earlier, around 06:50 GMT, police received a report of a vulnerable man matching the description of the deceased walking alone on the A120 towards Colchester. This detail is a key focus for investigators.
Essex Police are appealing for information from anyone who was driving on the A120 between Bradwell, Coggeshall, and Colchester between 06:30 and 07:10 on Saturday. Specifically, they are interested in sightings of the man or the white van, and any witnesses to the van being set alight. Dashcam footage is also being requested, as it could prove crucial to the investigation. The road, which had been closed, was reopened by approximately 17:25 on Saturday.
