THE identity of a teenage boy found dead on the A12 near Colchester has been released by police.The body of Liam Stallard, 16, of Wheatfield Road, Stanway was discovered in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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THE identity of a teenage boy found dead on the A12 near Colchester has been released by police.
The body of Liam Stallard, 16, of Wheatfield Road, Stanway was discovered in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The youngster was involved in a collision with a recovery truck on the London-bound track of the A12 a short distance from its junction with the A1124.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the young man to come forward – especially the driver of a red, transit-type van travelling on the A12 at around 12.40am.
The dead teenager is described as of medium build, wearing a black short jacket, baggy blue jeans and white and brown trainers. He had short dark hair.
Anybody with information is asked to contact PC Dave Grimshaw at the Northern Road Traffic Unit on 01206 762512.
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