Two charged over serious road collision

A 17-year-old girl and 20-year-old man have been charged in connection with a crash which left a cyclist seriously injured.

They were charged with wounding with intent, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving when they answered bail on Thursday, August 26.

The 34-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a collision involving a transit van on Station Lane in Ingatestone on February 28 but is now recovering at home.

The girl and man, who have not been named, will appear at Grays Magistrates Court on September 9. The man also faces charges of using a vehicle without insurance and failing to give information about a driver's identity.

No action was taken against a 43-year-old man, a 43-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man previously arrested.