Update:

A man has died following a collision on the A414 between Chelmsford and Ongar.

We were called shortly before 3.30am today (Friday 5 September) with a report of a car which had left the road and struck a tree.

Sadly, a man in his 20s died at the scene and specialist officers are now supporting his family.

We do not believe any other vehicles were involved.

The road was closed while we investigated and recovered the vehicle but has now re-opened.

We would ask people not to speculate about the circumstances of the collision.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote incident 109 of 5 September.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. 

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

ESSEX Police are on scene of a serious collision on the A414 between Chelmsford and Ongar.

We received a call shortly before 3.30am today.

The road is closed and is expected to be shut for most of this morning, possibly until lunchtime.

We will provide more updates when we can but please avoid the area.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote incident 109 of 5 September.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.