Overview
- The officer was involved in a single-vehicle collision near Ingatestone at about 12:25pm on Wednesday and was declared dead at the scene.
- Essex Police said he was riding a force motorbike while responding to an emergency call.
- The A12 was closed for hours as specialist collision investigators examined the scene.
- Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington paid tribute and said the force is supporting the officer’s family and colleagues.
- The officer has not been named, and the headquarters flag in Chelmsford was lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect.