A man has died following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Brentwood.

Emergency services were called to London Road shortly after 9.10pm yesterday evening, Friday, March 16 with reports that a silver Mercedes had collided with a pedestrian.

Sadly, a man in his 60s, died at the scene, despite the efforts of officers and paramedics.

The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man from Chigwell was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

We would particularly like to speak to a woman who was driving a white car who briefly stopped to speak to the driver of the Mercedes following the collision, but left before emergency services arrived.

Witnesses or anyone who captured dash cam footage are asked to contact Dc Jenny Pirie at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01245 240590 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively contact the Crimestoppers charity completely anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.