A boy has died after being struck by a lorry in Essex, police confirmed. The incident occurred on Epping Road in Ongar at approximately 4:20pm on Friday, July 10.
Arrest and Investigation
Essex Police arrested a 48-year-old man from Derbyshire at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving. After the child succumbed to his injuries in hospital, the man was rearrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail until mid-September while the investigation continues.
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam, CCTV, or other footage to come forward. Information can be reported via the Essex Police website, live chat service, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1045 of July 10.
