Motorcyclist killed in serious crash in Wickford

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing of death by careless driving

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 3rd Apr 2025

A motorcyclist has died after a serious crash in Wickford.

Essex Police say the fatal collision happened in Southend Road on Tuesday evening (1 April) and involved the bike and a car.

The motorcyclist has been confirmed as a man in his 30s.

As part of the police investigation, a man has been arrested on suspicion of causing of death by careless driving.

Officers are asking for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

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