A CRASH which saw a man suffer a serious injury to his ankle as he exited a taxi on Canvey Island is being investigated.

A man in his 40s was reported to have been in collision with a vehicle as he exited from a taxi in Small Gains Avenue between 12.45am and 1.15am on October 6.

Police are investigating the incident which happened on Canvey Island.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the CRASH number 1510203.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"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."