MAN has died on Canvey after being hit by a car.

The man, in his 80s, was killed in Fairlop Avenue at the junction with Long Road.

Police were called by the ambulance service shortly after 4.35pm with reports a pedestrian had been hit by a Renault Clio.

Sadly the pedestrian died at the scene, despite the efforts of paramedics.

A 56-year-old man, from Canvey, has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in police custody.

A section of the road is closed off while forensic examination work was carried out. Drivers were asked to avoid the area.

Witnesses who have yet to speak to police or have any dash cam footage are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01245 240590 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk