AN elderly man has sustained “serious injuries” after a collision with a van on a road in Harwich this morning.
Police officers were called to reports of a collision involving a silver Ford Transit courier van and a pedestrian on Main Road, at the junction with King George’s Avenue, at about 7.40am.
The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, suffered what police described as “potentially serious injuries" to his arm and head.
The force is now issuing an appeal for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
An Essex Police spokesman said: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online live chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
“Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.”
Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111.
The area surrounding Main Road and King George’s Avenue includes Harwich and Parkeston Football Club and Asda Harwich.
He said he was shocked to hear about the incident.
Mr Calver said: “It is very sad to learn that someone has been injured in this accident, and we must hope he achieves a full recovery.
“I would urge anyone with any information to follow-up on the police request for witnesses and information. “
The East of England Ambulance Service was also called to the scene at 7.40am this morning, a spokesman confirmed.
Three ambulance vehicles rushed to the scene.
The spokesman said: "An ambulance, an ambulance officer vehicle and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene.
“The pedestrian, an adult male, was transported to Colchester Hospital for further care."
The elderly man's current condition is unknown.
The Harwich & Manningtree Standard has contacted the East of England Ambulance Service for a further update on the man's condition.
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