POLICE have named a man who died in a collision in Essex yesterday afternoon.

James Hore

POLICE have named a man who died in a collision in Essex yesterday afternoon.

Giulio Mrronie was driving a red Nissan Terrano that was in collision with a yellow Leyland DAF tipper lorry at Takeley, near Stansted Airport, just before 4.30pm.

The 27-year-old from Takeley had been travelling towards Hatfield Broad Oak and was declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the tipper lorry was not injured in the crash which led to the B183 being closed for six hours as police carried out investigations into the crash.

An Essex Police spokeswoman thanked drivers for their patience during the investigation.

Anyone with information about the accident has been asked to contact the Dunmow road policing unit on 01371 871116.