A MAN has died following a serious crash in Stanford-Le-Hope last night.

Officers were called to Butts Lane, shortly after 8:30pm on December 5, following reports of a single vehicle crash.

Emergency services including the ambulance service were in attendance and the driver of the White Ford Focus was taken to hospital where he sadly died.

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Police say his next of kin have been informed. 

As a result, the road was temporarily closed and re-opened shortly after midnight. 

A spokesman for Essex Police urged anyone who has any information or footage to come forward.

They said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Stanford-Le-Hope last night, where a man sadly died. 

“We were called to Butts Lane shortly after 8:30pm last night (5 December) following reports of a single vehicle collision. 

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote incident 1230 of 5 December when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”