A120 crash leaves motorcyclist dead as road remains closed …

A motorcyclist has died following a crash on a major Essex A-road. Police and paramedics were called to the A120 near the junction with Primrose Lane, between Ramsey and Wix, at around 1.45pm on Sunday (September 10) following the crash, which involved the motorbike and a car.

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. Essex Police said his family has been informed and are being given support.

The road remains closed in both directions between Horsley Road and Ramsey Roundabout. Diversions are in place but motorists are being urged to avoid the area due to heavy traffic.

Updates: Further updates on the A120 closure^[1]

An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have any further information to contact us. If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101^[2] to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111. Please quote incident 765 of 10 September when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."

References

1. ^{^} Further updates on the A120 closure (www.essexlive.news)
2. ^{^} www.essex.police.uk/digital101 (eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)