Cyclist dies in crash in Fairstead
A car and two cyclists were involved in the collision
A man in his 60s has died in a crash in Fairstead which involved a car and two cyclists.
Police were called to reports of a crash on Fairstead Road shortly before 10.30am yesterday (Sunday 9th January).
One of the cyclists was pronounced dead at the scene - the other suffered injuries to his face.
A 65 year-old man from South Woodham Ferrers has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, and he is currently in custody.
Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact police.