A man has died following a collision on the A127.

Peter Hamill, 66, of Billericay, was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the crash in Great Warley at around 11am yesterday.

Sadly, he later died.

Peter’s family have issued the following tribute to him: “Peter was a loving dad and grandad to four children and four grandchildren.

"He was a rock to his family, and always took care of his nearest and dearest. Peter also leaves behind a sister.

"He was loved by many in his community as well as his family and will be sorely missed by everybody who knew him.”

Police are still appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk