Man in his 20s dies after car and lorry crash
The smash happened on the A12 between junctions J19 (Boreham) and J20a (Hatfield Peverel) yesterday at about 2.45am.
The man had been travelling northbound on the A12 when his car collided with an HGV outside Chelmsford.
Emergency services were alerted, but the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
His family is being supported by specialist officers, Essex Police confirmed.
The A12, one of the major routes between Chelmsford and Colchester, was closed for hours during an investigation.
Essex Police said: 'The A12 was closed for a number of hours while emergency services worked at the scene.
'Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating and needs anyone with information, or relevant footage to come forward.
'They specifically want to hear from anyone who saw a Black Kia Picanto being driven on the Northbound A12 immediately prior to the collision and has not already made contact with police.' More Trending
Tributes poured in from other motorists on social media.
One woman said: 'I drove past this and kept thinking of this person/s family, thoughts go out to the family and all emergency services who do a fantastic job, hope you are getting support too.'
Another person wrote: 'Sleep tight young man. Sending love and strength to your family.'
In April, a teenager was killed while walking along the A12 near the Colcheter United stadium.
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