A motorcyclist who died after crashing into a telegraph pole in Hullbridge has been named by police.

Neil Jopson, 33, of Kimberley Road, Little Wakering, was the 18th biker to die on Essex roads this year.

He was riding his 900cc Honda Fireblade motorbike along Hullbridge Road, near Lubbards Farm, when he crashed shortly before 6pm on Tuesday.

If you saw the smash, call PC Teen Naiman on 01268 798122.

Published Thursday August 12, 2004

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