A young motorcyclist has died after crashing into a field in Essex
Police believe the rider of the white Honda motorcycle lost control on the southbound carriageway of the A1089, near Orsett, shortly after 7pm last night.
In the seconds that followed it is believed he struck a series of fence posts on the left-hand side before clattering into the field.
Only moments earlier the man, in his 30s, had been travelling on the eastbound carriageway of the A13.
Despite the efforts of paramedics the rider, from the Grays area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A section of the road was closed for approximately five hours while forensic collision investigators tried to establish the cause of the crash and debris was cleared away.
Anyone with information in connection with this fatal road crash is urged to contact Essex Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01245 240590 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk
