Police Witness Appeal

OFFICERS are appealing for any dashcam footage or information following a fatal collision in Westcliff in the evening on Thursday 12 December.

 A statement said: “We were called to reports of a collision between a car and two pedestrians at the junction of Hamlet Court Road and St John’s Road at just before 5.30pm.

 “A 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were taken to hospital, sadly, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the 52-year-old woman died.

 “Her daughter’s injuries are described as not life-threatening or life changing.”

 “The 31-year-old driver of the car, a black Suzuki Splash, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. She remains in custody for questioning.

 “The woman’s family are being supported by specialist officers.

 “Now, we are appealing for any dashcam footage form the area at the time of the collision or any information that will help us with our investigation.

 “Please contact us quoting incident number 0930 of Thursday 12 December if you can help.

 “You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

 “Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999.

 “If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.”

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