NewsEssex PolicePolice were called to Epping Road, Ongar, Essex to a collision involving a lorry and a child - he was taken to hospital where he tragically died while the driver has been arrested16:20, 12 Jul 2026Updated 16:39, 12 Jul 2026A boy has died after he was in a collision with a lorry in Essex.Police were called to the scene in Epping Road, Ongar, at around 4.20pm on Friday, where a 48-year-old man from Derbyshire was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving.The road was closed while evidence was gathered and the driver has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the child died in hospital, Essex Police said.The boys family are being supported by specialist officers.The man has been bailed until mid-September while officers continue their investigation.A statement from the force read: "Officers investigating a fatal collision in Ongar continue to ask for witnesses and dash cam footage."We were called at around 4.20pm on Friday 10 July to a collision involving a lorry and a child at Epping Road."The child sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where, sadly, he died. His family are being supported by specialist officers.The lorry driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving. The 48-year-old man from Derbyshire has been further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving."He has been released on bail until mid-September while our investigation continues. The road was closed whilst we carried out enquiries at the scene."Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage to get in touch with them.The statement from the force continues: "The investigation is being led by officers in the Serious Collision Investigation Unit who continue to appeal for witnesses and anyone driving in the vicinity at the time who may have captured footage on dash cam, to contact them."If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote incident 1045 of 10 July."Article continues belowChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Essex Police