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Trike rider, 76, dies eight days after road crash

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A man in his 70s died in a crash earlier this month

A 76-year-old man has died eight days after a crash involving a car and his trike-style motorbike.

A red Peugeot 208 car and the trike with a red trailer on the back were in collision on the Northern Approach Road at the junction with Wallace Road in Colchester at about 08:45 BST on 3 July.

Essex Police confirmed on Wednesday the man from Clacton-on-Sea died on 11 July and specialist officers are supporting his family.

The force urged anyone with information to come forward to help with inquiries.

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