Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run accident which left one person in hospital suffering from whiplash.

A green Rover van drove into the back of a Nissan Micra which had stopped at a zebra crossing in Timberlog Lane, Basildon, at around 1.20pm on Monday.

The driver of the Rover quickly drove off without stopping while the driver of the Nissan was taken to Basildon Hospital.

Anyone with information is urged to call PC 2851 Harvey at Basildon police on 01268 532212.

Published Wednesday August 14, 2002

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