Police Appeal for Witnesses After Pedestrian Seriously Injured Near Chelmsford Army and Navy Roundabout

Essex Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision between a car and a pedestrian near Chelmsford's Army and Navy roundabout.

The incident happened on Parkway, close to the junction with the Army and Navy roundabout, at approximately 8pm on Saturday 24 October 2026.

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital following the collision. His injuries have been described as serious, although they are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have captured relevant footage, to come forward.

Drivers Asked to Check Dashcam Footage

Officers are particularly interested in hearing from motorists who were travelling along Parkway or through the Army and Navy junction around the time of the collision.

Anyone with dashcam recordings, CCTV footage or other information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact Essex Police.

The collision affected traffic around the busy junction while emergency services attended and enquiries were carried out.

How to Contact Essex Police

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that may assist officers can contact Essex Police through its online reporting services.

Quote incident reference 1119 of 24 October 2026 when providing information.

Information can be submitted through the Essex Police website, including its online Live Chat service, which operates 24 hours a day.

Essex Police online reporting: https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org.

Motorists who travelled through the area at approximately 8pm on Saturday are encouraged to check any recordings that may help establish the circumstances of the collision.