A120 crash: Pensioner dies after crash, police confirm

Officers were called to the A120 near Coggeshall, shortly after 2.40pm on yesterday, August 13, following a crash involving a lorry and a car.  

The road was closed in both directions between Marks Tey and Marks Farm roundabout whilst investigative enquiries were carried out.

Police have now confirmed the driver of a car, a 70-year-old woman, died at the scene.

No arrests have been made.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “One ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, three Hazardous Area Response Team vehicles and an ambulance officer vehicle were called to Coggeshall Road (A120) yesterday afternoon following reports of a serious road traffic collision.

“Sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, a woman died at the scene.”

Detectives investigating the fatal crash are now appealing for witnesses as part of the investigation.

A spokesman said: “We continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything or have any dashcam footage to contact us.”

Reports can be made using the police’s online Live Chat service, by calling 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Please cite incident 720 of August 13.