A TEENAGE pedestrian has been killed today and another injured after they were involved in a collision with a car.
A TEENAGE pedestrian has been killed today and another injured after they were involved in a collision with a car.
The accident happened in Main Road, Harwich, at about 1.05am this morning.
A silver car was being driven in the Colchester direction when the crash took place.
A 17-year-old girl, from Harwich, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Colchester General Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
An 18-year-old man, also from Harwich, was believed to have been struck by the vehicle. He suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
Two 20-year-old men from the Harwich area have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are currently in police custody.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or feels they have information to help the police investigation, is asked to contact Stanway road policing unit on 01206 762512.
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