A THIRD motorcylist has died on Essex's road in a week. The 40-year-old man died after his bike was in collision with a van on the A131 near Pennypots Corner, Halstead. The 26-year-old van driver was uninjured in the crash at 8.30pm last night (Friday). Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to contact them on 01376 330722. Last weekend two motorcylists - one in Ongar and another in Dunmow -died in accidents.

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