A man has died after a van left the road and crashed into a tree

The crash took place in the early hours of this morning in Wenlocks Lane, Blackmore. 

Police were contacted shortly after 2am today, Sunday August 20, with reports that a Mercedes Sprinter van had left the road and collided with a tree.

The man in his 30s from South Woodham sadly died at the scene.

It is unknown at this time if anyone else was injured in the crash.

Anyone who witnessed, or has dash cam footage of the collision, is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01245 240590 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk