Epping Forest: Fatal collision

A woman has sadly died following a collision in Epping.

Officers were called at around 10.30pm on Saturday 19 February, to reports of a collision in Houblons Hill, Epping involving a red Mini.

Paramedics and firefighters also attended the scene. Sadly a woman in her 20s died today, Sunday 20 February.

Following the collision, the road was closed throughout the night whilst we carried out investigation work and reopened just after 6.30am today.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving, failing to stop, failing to report, driving whilst unfit, possession of Cannabis and perverting the course of justice.

We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the vehicle prior to the collision to contact us. Anyone who has any dash cam footage can email us via the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

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

Please quote incident 1397 of 19 February.

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