Pedestrian in his 70s dies after fatal Southend crash

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 21st Dec 2023
Last updated 21st Dec 2023

A pedestrian has died after a fatal crash in Southend last week.

Essex Police were called to Woodgrange Drive last Wednesday (December 13) after reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 70s was taken to hospital after the collision at around 4:20pm, with serious injuries.

Yesterday, December 20th, he passed away in hospital, and police have informed his family.

A woman was arrested at the scene and has been released on bail.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses, and anyone with information or dash cam footage to come forward.

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