A CYCLIST died in Essex on Monday night after colliding with a car.

The 62-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Elizabeth Way, Harlow, around 7pm.

The 31-year-old female driver of a Corsa was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. She was later released on bail while officers continue their investigations.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the serious collision investigation unit on 101 or e-mail collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk