Grays: CCTV released in collision investigation

Officers investigating a serious collision in Grays which left two runners with serious injuries are releasing an image of the vehicle we believe is involved.

Two women were running along Dock Road shortly after 8.10pm on Wednesday (8 November).

They were then in collision with a vehicle at the junction with Marshfoot Road and Old Dock Approach Road.

The car – believed to be a dark-coloured BMW – failed to stop at the scene of the collision, making off along Old Dock Approach Road towards the B149 Wood View.

We are now in a position to release an image of the car.

As the car left the scene at speed, it overtook another, smaller car which we believe is a Ford Fiesta.

We also want to trace the driver of this car and speak to them as a witness and are also releasing an image of this car.

Detective Sergeant Steve Holmes, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“Two people have sustained really serious injuries as a result of this collision and it’s really important we’re able to find the driver involved.

“I know these images are not the clearest, but I hope releasing them will trigger someone’s memory.

“I believe the impact of the collision will have left the car involved with damage to it and this would be visible.

“Has a neighbour returned home with damage to their car that wasn’t there in before?

“Have they parked their car differently to how they usually do?

“If you recognise the vehicle or have seen something suspicious, please report it to us.”

Anyone who may have witnessed anything or have any CCTV footage from the area please contact us, quoting incident number 1095 of 8 November.

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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We are renewing our appeal for witnesses and information after two pedestrians were left seriously injured following a collision with a vehicle in Grays.

Our officers were called by ambulance service colleagues to the scene of a collision in Dock Road, at the junction with Marshfoot Road, shortly after 8.15pm on Wednesday 8 November.

The vehicle involved left the scene and enquiries are continuing at pace to find it.

Two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries and continue to receive treatment.

Witness appeal

Detective Sergeant Steve Holmes, of our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“The two women involved in this collision were crossing the road, at the crossing between Dock Road and Marshfoot Road, shortly before 8.15pm on Wednesday 8 November.
“They were involved in a collision with what witnesses have described as a black saloon car, potentially a BMW.
“We are urgently looking to find this vehicle and are carrying out a number of enquiries to do so.
“Anyone with any information, or anyone who witnessed this incident, is asked to come forward.
“In particular, I would ask anyone in the area who has been asked to make repairs to a vehicle with visible front-end damage over the past 24 hours to consider this appeal, and whether the vehicle matches the description given by witnesses.”

Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything or have any CCTV footage from the area to contact us, quoting incident number 1095 of 8 November.

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

You can let us know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service.

Live Chat is an online service available on our website Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm, where you can send and receive real-time direct messages with an online digital 101 operator.

To use the service, select the ‘Live Chat’ icon at the bottom right of your screen when you're on our website. It can be accessed from a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

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More than ever, irresponsible, dangerous and illegal road behaviour is being recorded by road users. Through Extra Eyes this footage can be sent to, and reviewed by, an investigator within Road Policing at Essex Police.

Find out how by visiting Safer Essex Roads Partnership website.