A motorcyclist has been left with life threatening injuries after crashing into a road sign.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist collided with a road sign on West Thurrock Way at the junction of the A1306, shortly before 12.30am this morning.

Paramedics attended and the motorcyclist was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police are appealing for the driver of a silver Nissan Qashqui who stopped to help the victim to get in touch, as well as any other witnesses.

Please contact Pc Mike Bignell from The Southern Roads Policing Unit in Chigwell on 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.