A young pedestrian has died after he was struck by a number of vehicles on the A12 north of Chelmsford today (October 30).
The man, believed to be in his 20s, was hit on the northbound carriageway of the A12 between Boreham and Hatfield Peverel at about 3am.
An ambulance was called at about 3.45am and arrived within four minutes, as well as a paramedic car, but no one was taken to hospital.
Inspector Scott Egerton, of Essex Police Roads Policing Team, said: "This is a tragic incident where a man has died.
"The road will have to be closed for a number of hours during the rush hour but this is so important so forensic recovery work can take place so we can find out how he died.
"Motorists are asked for their patience and understanding during this time."
The stretch, from junction 19 at Boreham to junction 20 at Hatfield Peverel, is closed (as of 7.54am) for forensics examination by police and one lane southbound is closed.
Motorists are reporting congestion all the way between the M25 and Colchester.
Drivers travelling northbound are advised to leave the A12 at Boreham and take the B1137 through Boreham and passed Crix.
Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who can help with any information is asked to contact the Essex Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email collisonappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk
