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Theydon Bois: Pedestrian in 80s dies after crash involving Smart car

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Poplar Row is a narrow residential road near to the Theydon Bois London Underground station

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian died.

Essex Police said the victim, aged in his 80s, died at the scene in Poplar Row, Theydon Bois, just after 22:15 GMT on Sunday.

Officers said the suspect was driving a Smart car.

Detectives asked anyone with information, such as dashcam footage, to get in touch.

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