Man dies after crash involving a van and an e-scooter on Canvey Island

A man in his 20's has died in hospital from his injuries, with Essex Police appealing for witnesses

Author: Josh BarnesPublished 30th Oct 2023

Essex police are investigating a fatal crash which happened on Canvey Island.

Officers were called by the ambulance service to Harvest Road, shortly after 5.50pm on Friday 27 October.

It came after reports of a crash involving a van and an e-scooter..

The rider of the e-scooter, a man aged in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital.

Essex police say his family is being supported and their investigation into this incident is ongoing.

A 49-year-old man from Southend, was arrested and questioned on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Officers investigation the crash are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information or dash cam footage to come forward.

They are asking anyone with information to contact quoting incident 890.

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