Biker died hours after another death on same road

Gavin Kennedy died from chest injuries, an inquest at Essex Coroner's Court was told

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle on a busy A-road, an inquest opening heard.

Gavin Kennedy was one of two men killed on the same stretch of the A120 in Bradwell, near Braintree, Essex on 16 April.

The 42-year-old from Earls Colne died at the scene from chest injuries, area coroner Michelle Brown said.

She suspended the inquest at Essex Coroner's Court so police could continue investigating the collision.

Officers arrested a 63-year-old man from Braintree on suspicion of causing Mr Kennedy's death by careless driving.

He was released under investigation on 17 April.

The collision took place next to a junction on the A120 in Bradwell

Opening Mr Kennedy's inquest, Ms Brown said: "This 42-year-old gentleman was riding his motorcycle along the A120 at Bradwell when he was involved in a road traffic collision with another vehicle.

"Sadly he was declared deceased at the scene by attending paramedics at 17:32."

A fundraiser launched to support Mr Kennedy's family has received more than £6,500 in donations since his death.

He was killed about two-and-a-half hours after another fatal incident on the same road in Bradwell.

Essex Police said a 20-year-old man died in the first collision, which happened at 15:00 BST.

The families of both of the deceased have been supported by specialist officers.