Essex Police confirmed they were called to Keelings Road in Maldon at 6.50am today (Friday April 3) after reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Emergency services attended the scene, but sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the location.
The incident occurred on a major stretch of Keelings Road, between Manor Road and Bridgewick Road, which has been closed in both directions for more than six hours.
Authorities say the closure will remain in place while officers carry out thorough crash investigation work and ensure the road is safe for reopening.
A large-scale response from emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, was deployed to the scene.
Motorists in the area are facing significant delays, and drivers are being urged to avoid the stretch while investigations continue. Diversions have been put in place where possible.
Specialist officers are now investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision.
A spokesperson for Essex police confirmed the tragic news and appealed to the public saying:
“We are appealing for information after a man died in a collision in Southminster.
Specialist officers are investigating the circumstances which led up to the collision and need anyone who saw a black Ford Prefect in the area to contact us.
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 incident number 240 of 3 April.
You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.
If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.”
