THE heartbroken daughter of a man who died in a crash has thanked the emergency services for trying to save her dad’s life.

Essex Police were called to Brook Street, Colchester, at about 5.40pm on Monday after receiving reports of a serious car accident.

The driver of the vehicle, William Abell, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.

The town centre road was subsequently closed off to drivers while officers investigated the crash.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area.

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Since the news of the accident was released by Essex Police Kimberly Folkard has paid tribute to her father and praised the emergency workers who attempted to save his life. 

In a comment posted on Essex Police’s official social media page by Kimberly she said: “Unfortunately my dad passed away last night.

“Essex police, [paramedics], the air ambulance, and the fire department tried their very best to save him.

“I cannot thank them all enough for trying so hard.

“RIP dad, and fly high, I love you so much.”

The latest town centre death comes just one week after a cyclist in his 30s died in Northern Approach, Colchester, after being in collision with a car.

On the same day, a pedestrian died after colliding with a lorry on the A120 between Colchester and Harwich.

It also follows the death of Alliyah Bell, a 17-year-old former Thomas, Lord Audley student who died after being in collision with a car in Barrack Street, Colchester.

According to Essex Police’s latest figures, there were 29 fatal crashes throughout Essex in September.

The force is now appealing for anyone with information or video footage regarding Monday’s crash which might help officers to contact them.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We need anyone who has any CCTV or dash cam footage to contact us.

“If you have any information you can submit a report online at essex.police.uk or use the Live Chat button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm.

“You can  call us on 101 quoting incident 1001 of 25 October. or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”