A man has died following a serious collision in Silver End, near Braintree this morning.

Officers were called to Boars Tye Road shortly after 6:30am this morning June 29, following reports of a single vehicle collision.

Sadly, a 26-year-old man died at the scene. His family are aware.

An investigation within Essex Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is ongoing and detectives are appealing for the public’s help.

They are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a grey Peugeot 2008 in the area at around 6am this morning and may have any CCTV or dashcam to contact them.

Please quote reference number 320 of 29 June when providing information.

You can let them know by submitting a report on their website or by using their online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about their website 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.