An elderly woman has died after she was involved in a collision with a moped.

The accident happened at about 5pm yesterday in London Road, Stanway.

Death crash aftermath - the moped on its side in London Road, Stanway, after the accident Picture: ROB SAMBROOK

It involved the elderly pedestrian and a teenage boy on an Aprilia moped.

Police at Stanway traffic unit said the woman was taken to Colchester General Hospital, where she later died as a result of her injuries.

The 17-year-old, local to the Stanway area, suffered minor injuries but was not taken to hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Christopher Roper at Stanway on 01206 762512

Published Tuesday January 20, 2004

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