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'Vulnerable' pedestrian killed in suspected hit and run on major Essex road

A vulnerable man in his 50s was fatally struck by a vehicle; police seek witnesses after a burnt van was found nearby, treating the case as a hit-and-run.

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Police say a burned-out van was found on the westbound carriageway near Watery Lane – about three miles west from where the man was hit.

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Man killed in 'hit and run' crash that closed A120 for hours - Essex Live

Police have confirmed a man tragically died at the scene of a serious incident on the busy Essex road on Saturday morning (January 3)

·London, United Kingdom
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'Vulnerable' pedestrian killed in suspected hit and run on major Essex road

Police say a burned-out van was found on the westbound carriageway near Watery Lane – about three miles west from where the man was hit.

·Basildon, United Kingdom
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'Vulnerable' pedestrian killed in suspected hit and run on A120, police confirm

Police say a burned-out van was found on the westbound carriageway near Watery Lane – about three miles west from where the man was hit.

·Colchester, United Kingdom
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Gazette-News broke the news in Colchester, United Kingdom on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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