Essex Lorry Crash Kills Child, Driver Arrested on Bail

A 48-year-old lorry driver has been arrested and released on bail following a fatal collision in Essex that claimed the life of a young boy. The incident occurred on Epping Road in Ongar at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Emergency services responded to the scene where the child had sustained serious injuries in a collision with a lorry. He was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. His age has not been publicly released by authorities.

The driver, a man from Derbyshire, was arrested at the scene. He was initially detained on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Following the boy's death, Essex Police confirmed the man was further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail until mid-September 2026 pending further investigation.

The road was closed for a period to allow for a forensic examination and initial enquiries. The investigation is now being conducted by the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said the child sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where, sadly, he died. The spokesperson confirmed that...