Motorcyclist dies after crash near Harwich

Emergency services were on the scene on the A120 overnight

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 7th May 2022
Last updated 7th May 2022

A man's been arrested following a fatal crash on the A120 near Harwich last night.

Police were called just after 11pm on Friday to reports of a crash involving five vehicles between Ramsey and Parkeston.

Two HGVs, two cars and a motorbike were involved.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Dovercourt, died at the scene.

A 39 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drugs or drink, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

The road was closed in both directions overnight to allow for investigations to be carried out.

Anyone who saw what happened is being asked to come forward.

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