A BASILDON man who died in a crash in west Essex has been named.

Simon Clark, 41, died instantly in the crash on Friday afternoon.

He was driving a green Toyota Rav 4 along Loughton Lane in Theydon Bois when it crashed with a silver Audi A2.

Mr Clark of Little Chittock, Basildon, died instantly.

Witnesses to the crash, which happened at 3.50pm on Friday can contact Chigwell road policing unit on 01279 621866.

A 37-year-old woman from Loughton was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. She has been released on bail pending furhter enquiries.

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