A schoolgirl cyclist has died after she was hit by a Ford Transit van prompting detectives to launch an investigation.
Police were called to reports of a crash in Felsted, Essex at 4.50pm on April 22.
Sadly, the rider of a bike, a 15-year-old girl, was taken to hospital and died three days later.
The girl’s family is being supported by specialist officers after she was hit in the area of Charles Moore Place and Station Road.
Essex Police have urged anyone who may have information to come forward.
The force said: ‘If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
‘Please quote incident 842 of 22 April. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
‘Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.
‘If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.’
The girl’s family is being supported by specialist officers after she was hit in the area of Charles Moore Place and Station Road. Pictured: Station Road
Essex Police were called to reports of a crash in Felsted, Essex at 4.50pm on April 22 and have urged anyone with information to come forward
