Motorcyclist Dies After Horror Crash on A127
A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A127 Southend Arterial Road, police have confirmed. The crash, involving a motorcycle and a car, happened just after the Hall Lane interchange on the eastbound carriageway at 9am on Wednesday, 3 July.
Driver Stopped, No Arrest
The car’s driver, a 39-year-old woman, stopped at the scene and was not arrested. The motorcyclist, identified as 50-year-old Colin Chapman from Harold Wood, Romford, was rushed to hospital in critical condition but sadly died on the evening of Saturday, 6 July.
Police Hunt Key Witnesses and Dash Cam Footage
Detective Constable Darren Case from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry. He says:
“We’re piecing together the events that led to this tragic collision. We urgently need to speak to the occupants of two vehicles – described as a white van and a black car – that were behind Mr Chapman’s motorcycle and witnessed the incident.”
Anyone who saw the crash or has dash cam footage is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Chadwell Heath on 020 8597 4874. Alternatively, call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 2012/3July.
