Danbury crash left motorcyclist with life-changing injuries

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A man in his 20s has been left with life-changing injuries following a crash in Danbury.

The crash happened on the A414 Maldon Road between Oak Corner and Maldon shortly before 4.15pm on Saturday, June 13, and involved a car and a motorbike.

The motorcyclist sustained serious, life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital.

A teenager was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

He has since been released under investigation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Essex Police have requested that anyone with information quote reference 0886 of June 13.

A spokesman for 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."

Reports can be made through the Essex Police website or by using their 24-hour online Live Chat service.

To make an anonymous report contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

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