Chelmsford: Fatal collision in Paddock Drive

We are now in a position to confirm a man has sadly died after a collision which took place in Paddock Drive, Chelmsford.

We were called to the one-vehicle incident shortly before 5pm yesterday, Friday 24 February.

We arrived alongside colleagues in the ambulance service and the road was closed whilst the incident was dealt with.

Sadly, we can now confirm the drive of the vehicle, a man aged in his 50s, has died.

His family are being supported by our officers.

We’d like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage of it.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

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Please quote incident 815 of 24 February when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.