Man dies after crash near Stansted Airport
Officers were called at 02:30 BST on Sunday when it was reported a silver Renault Megane had left the road near to the Esso service station on Start Hill, Essex.
The road was closed while emergency services responded but reopened shortly before 08:00, Essex Police added.
The force appealed to anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
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