Basildon: Man dies in collision

A man has died following a collision in Basildon.

Our officers were called at 9.40pm yesterday, Tuesday 15 February, to reports of a single vehicle collision in Cranes Farm Road involving a black BMW.

Our colleagues from the ambulance services attended, but sadly a man in his 20s died.

His next of kin have been made aware.

The road was closed throughout the night whilst we carried out investigation work and reopened at 7.30am today, Wednesday 16 February.

A 21-year-old man and two 18-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink/drugs.

They have since been told they face no further action and are helping us with our enquiries.

We need anyone who witnessed the collision but did not speak with officers at the scene to contact us.

We would also like to hear from anyone who has any dash cam footage.

If you have any information you can submit a report online or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Please quote incident 1214 of February 15.

You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.