The incident happened in Northend Road, Gestingthorpe, on Friday, (March 14).

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before midday, and the road was closed while responders worked to help those involved.

Despite the efforts of paramedics and members of the public, the motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Essex Police are appealing for anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam video footage relating to the incident to contact them.