A 37-year-old woman from Maldon has been arrested in relation to a fatal crash in Colchester.
She was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Colchester in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Emergency services were called to Northern Approach at around 6.30am on April 19 after reports of a single-vehicle crash.
The incident involved one car, in which a 37-year-old man was travelling as a passenger.
Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have since been informed, and police say they are being supported by specially trained officers as investigations continue.
The driver of the vehicle, a woman from Maldon, was arrested at the scene.
She is being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, as well as driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and possession of a Class B drug.
Police have not yet released further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision, but say their enquiries remain ongoing.
In an earlier statement issued on Sunday morning, Essex Police confirmed they were dealing with a “serious collision involving one car” and warned motorists to expect significant disruption in the area.
Northern Approach remained closed for several hours while officers carried out investigations at the scene, with drivers advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward as they work to establish exactly what happened.
Anyone who saw the collision, or who may have dashcam or doorbell footage from the area at the time, is urged to contact Essex Police quoting incident 235 of Sunday April 19.
Information can be submitted via the force’s website or through its 24-hour Live Chat service. Alternatively, people can call 101.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.
Police say updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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