A MOTORCYCLIST who died following a crash on the A13 has been named by police.

Daniel Adams, 33, of Hilton Road, Canvey, received fatal injuries after hitting the back of a car about 2.45pm while travelling on the Southend-bound carriageway, just east of the Pitsea flyover.

Police closed both carriageways for several hours following the accident, which involved a yellow Yamaha motoribike and black Ford Focus.

The man was flown by air ambulance to the Royal London Hospital but medics were unable to save his life.

Anyone with information should call Laindon Road Policing Unit on 0300 3334444.