Man arrested after fatal High Ongar crash

A motorcyclist in his 40s has died

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 15th Apr 2024

Essex Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while unfit, after a fatal crash near High Ongar.

Officers were called to Chelmsford Road, near to the junction with The Street, around 5:35pm on Saturday afternoon (April 13th).

Sadly, a motorcyclist in his 40s died at the scene of the crash involving a motorbike and a car.

Police closed the road that evening while emergency services were at the scene.

They've launched an appeal for footage and information which might support their investigation.

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