Man in his 80s dies after two-car crash in Great Bentley
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 09:41 · Archive
A man in his 80s died in hospital after a two-car collision in Great Bentley on October 23.
A man in his 80s has died in hospital following a two-car crash in Great Bentley. Essex Police were called shortly before 8pm on October 23 following reports of a collision on Plough Road. The crash involved a white Skoda Superb and a black Mercedes Benz.
The driver of the Skoda was taken to hospital for treatment. Initially, his injuries were not thought to be life-threatening, but he died at hospital on October 26.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage from drivers who were in the area at the time. An Essex Police spokesperson said: 'We would ask any drivers in the area at the time to check their dash cam footage to see if they have captured anything that could help our investigation.'
Members of the public can submit reports via the Essex Police website or by using their online Live Chat service, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Those wishing to call can contact 101. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The incident reference is 1178 of October 23.

How it is being reported
- Driver dies in hospital days after crash on Great Bentley road as police issue appealHe died in hospital this weekEssexLive · 29 Oct, 09:21
- Man in his 80s dies after two-car crash as police issue appealGreat Bentley crash: man in his 80s dies after two-car collision on Plough Road. Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage from October 23.Echo (Basildon) · 28 Oct, 16:39
- Man in his 80s dies after two-car crash as police issue appealGreat Bentley crash: man in his 80s dies after two-car collision on Plough Road. Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage from October 23.Colchester Gazette · 28 Oct, 16:39
In this story: Great Bentley · Plough Road · Essex Police · Crimestoppers
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