PFCC statement after death of Essex Police officer on duty on A12

Sadly, an Essex Police officer died in the line of duty yesterday (Wednesday 19 November) following a collision on the A12.

The officer was responding to an emergency at the time of the collision which took place on the stretch of road near Ingatestone at around 12.25pm.

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “This is a tragic, terrible incident in which the life of a valued and respected officer has been lost. We pay tribute to this officer who was carrying out his duties keeping Essex people safe and secure. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues.”