A 22yearold motorcyclist was killed when it is believed he lost control of his bike and was thrown from the machine.
The accident happened on the A133 Clacton Road, at Weeley Heath, near the junction with Mill Lane.
A spokesman for Essex Police said the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the accident which happened at 2.10pm Friday.
He said the victim had not been formally identified yet but said he was a local man.
Witnesses should call Stanway traffic on 01206 762512.
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