Colchester: Teenager dies in collision

A TEENAGER died after his bicycle was involved in a collision with a car.

The incident happened at around 7.15pm yesterday on Greenstead Road, Colchester near to the Tesco supermarket.

The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the car, a silver Mazda saloon car, was taken to Colchester General Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in police custody.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact Stanway Road Policing Unit on 01206 762512.

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