A MOTORIST has died following a road smash in Basildon.

Police were called shortly after 7.30pm on Friday (February 21) with reports of a collision in Courtauld Road involving a white Kia Optima and a lorry.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the Kia driver, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.

No arrests have been made.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around the collision.

We would like to hear from anyone who has any information about the incident particularly those with dash cam footage. Please contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting incident 1185 of 21 February or by emailing collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.