Brentwood: Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Van

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a van outside Brentwood railway station.

The accident happened on Kings Road just before 6 this morning (Thursday December 6th).

The man, who is in his 40s and from the Brentwood area, died shortly after arrival at Queens Hospital in Romford.

The van driver, a man also in his 40s and from the Brentwood area, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has now been released on bail until next year.

Any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police should call Pc Dawn Senior at the Essex Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk