Tiptree: Appeal after fatal collision

Detectives continuing to investigate a serious collision involving a vehicle and bicycle in Tiptree can confirm a man has sadly since died in hospital.

Officers were first called to the collision, in Maldon Road, at 6.30am on Thursday 21 May.

The cyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital by ambulance in a serious condition.

Despite the best efforts of all involved in his care, he sadly died on 25th of May 2026.

An 18-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink/drugs and failing to stop.

He remains under investigation and our enquiries continue.

Officers would still particularly like to hear from anyone who saw or has footage of a black Ford KA car being driven in the area around the time of the collision that morning.

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

Please quote 174 of 21 May.

Anyone with information should contact us as soon as possible.

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