Man in his 20s dies after e-scooter and car crash in Frinton

Police are investigating and want to hear from anyone with information or footage

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 10th Sep 2026

A man has died following a crash in Frinton at the weekend.

Emergency services were called to Walton Road, at its junction with the Connaught Avenue roundabout, shortly after 8pm on Saturday 5th September.

The crash involved a privately owned e-scooter and a car.

The rider of the e-scooter, a man in his 20s, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

He has since died.

Investigation underway

Essex Police said their Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out inquiries to establish the circumstances that led up to the crash.

No arrests have been made.

Appeal for information

Officers are asking anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage to get in touch.

People can report information through the Essex Police website or its online Live Chat service, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

More about the force's online reporting services can be found at www.essex.police.uk/digital101 .

Anyone who would like to make an anonymous report can contact the charity Crimestoppers by visiting its website or calling 0800 555 111.

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