Police are appealing for information after a woman was killed in a car crash.

Victoria Hazelwood, 38, died early yesterday after a collision between two cars on the B1027 Brightlingsea Road north of Wivenhoe.

The accident happened at the junction with Elmstead Road, Wivenhoe.

Mrs Hazelwood's 31-year-old husband and six-month old baby were also in the car and were taken to Colchester Hospital but later discharged.

Mrs Hazelwood, of Cobham, Surrey, who was a front seat passenger, was certified dead at the scene.

The Black Chrysler cruiser in which the family were driving was involved in a collision with a green Renault 19 at midnight yesterday

A 19-year-old man, of Frating, driving the Renault 19, was also taken to Colchester General but was later discharged.

Witnesses should call the road policing unit on 01206 762512

Published Tuesday June 1, 2004

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