Tragic Motorbike Crash in Wickford Leaves Rider Dead – Man Arrested
Fatal Collision Shuts Down Southend Road
Heartbreak struck Wickford on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, when a deadly crash between a car and a motorbike tore through Southend Road around 9 pm. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the collision, closing the road between Hill Avenue and Hawkins Close as paramedics fought to save the motorbike rider.
Rider Dies, Suspect Held
Despite heroic efforts, the motorbike rider, a man in his 30s, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police have informed and are supporting his family through this grim ordeal. A man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Essex Police Launch Urgent Witness Appeal
The force is urgently calling for witnesses who saw the collision or have dashcam or doorbell footage from the area. Detectives want to hear from anyone driving or walking nearby at the time.
- Submit information via the Essex Police website
- Use the 24/7 online Live Chat found on the homepage
- Call 101 quoting incident number 1183 of 1 April
Police Statement and Road Update
“We are continuing our enquiries into this tragic incident and urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant footage to come forward. Your information could be crucial to our investigation,” Essex Police said.
Southend Road has now reopened after forensic teams completed their work. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this devastating time.
