Two cars hit motorcyclist and flee Chelmsford crash scene

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:01 · Archive

Two cars knocked a motorcyclist off their bike at a Chelmsford junction on Monday and fled without stopping.

Two cars knocked a motorcyclist from their bike at the junction of Melbourne Avenue and Chignal Road in Chelmsford on Monday, 2 November, at around 5.30pm, then fled the scene.

The rider of the motorbike was thrown from the vehicle but escaped serious injury. Essex Police reported that the two cars had been seen being driven erratically before the collision occurred.

At the time of the police appeal, officers had no description of either vehicle involved in the incident.

Essex Police are asking the public for help in identifying the cars. They are urging anyone with information, CCTV footage, dashcam recordings or other evidence relating to the crash to come forward.

Reports can be made via the Essex Police website or their online Live Chat service, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Those providing information should quote incident 965 of 2 November. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.

Two cars hit motorcyclist and flee Chelmsford crash scene — Image: Echo (Basildon)

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'Erratic' drivers fail to stop after knocking motorcyclist from bikeEssex Police investigate after two cars fled a Chelmsford crash on November 2, throwing a motorcyclist from his bike. Police appeal for witnesses and CCTV.Echo (Basildon) · 5 Nov, 15:45
'Erratic' drivers fail to stop after knocking motorcyclist from bikeEssex Police investigate after two cars fled a Chelmsford crash on November 2, throwing a motorcyclist from his bike. Police appeal for witnesses and CCTV.Colchester Gazette · 5 Nov, 15:45
Cars drove 'erratically' before knocking person off motorbike and fleeing scenePolice are appealing for further informationEssexLive · 5 Nov, 14:24

In this story: Chelmsford · Melbourne Avenue · Chignal Road · Essex Police · Crimestoppers

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