Female pedestrian dies in A12 collision
Police were called out in the early hours to the crash near Chelmsford
Last updated 3rd Aug 2021
A pedestrian has died in a crash on the A12 near Chelmsford this morning.
Police closed the road after the collision at around 2am.
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on the southbound carriageway of the road near to junction 16.
The woman died at the scene.
The carriageway was closed while police carried out enquiries at the scene.
They are asking us to avoid the area and plan our journeys beforehand.
Police are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances which led up to the collision.
If you saw a woman in the area or have dash cam footage in the moments before the incident took place, get in touch with Essex Police.
If you have any information you can submit a report online or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.
Officers are asking for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Please quote incident 77 of 3 August.
You can also call on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.