ESSEX Police are appealing for a key witness of a fatal collision which saw three people taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers want to speak to anyone who has information or dashcam footage, and a witness believed to be driving a Mini, in relation to a fatal collision near Cock Clarks.

The incident involved a BMW which left the road travelling in Hackmans Lane, travelling from Cock Clarks towards Cold Norton, at about 2.30pm on Sunday 24 November. 

Crash - Officers were called to Hackmans Lane after a fatal crash Crash - Officers were called to Hackmans Lane after a fatal crash (Image: Google Maps) Three people have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries.

Sadly, a 38-year-old man died at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours while investigative and recovery work was carried out, and it has now fully reopened.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We’re now appealing for a specific driver to come forward who we believe was a key witness to the incident.

“The car they were driving was described a small dark-coloured Mini-tyle vehicle, and the driver was described by witnesses as an older woman.

“As well as this important potential witness, we want to hear from anyone else who may have seen this collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision.

“If this is you, please get in contact with us as soon as you possibly can. 

“You can let us know by using our Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-wee or by calling 101.

“Please cite incident 865 of 24 November.

“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 online reporting services.

Alternatively, you can call 101.

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.