A MAN in his 30s has sadly died after a crash in a main Essex road, police have confirmed.

Police officers were called to a crash at the junction of Maldon Road and Roundbush Road, between Colchseter and Tiptree near Layer, at 1.20pm on September 26.

Two cars were reportedly involved in a collision and, despite the best efforts of those at the scene, a 30-year-old man sadly died at the scene.

The man’s family are being supported by specialist officers and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Essex Police are now appealing for any dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision or any information that will help with the investigation.

Please contact the police quoting incident number 540 of Thursday, September 26.

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If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.