Police are hunting a hit and run driver who killed a pedestrian.
The incident happened at around 3am on Saturday at the junction of Latchford Place and Romford Road in Chigwell.
The man, aged in his early 50s, was pronounced dead at 3.46am.
His next of kin have been informed, and a post-mortem examination will be carried out by police.
Detective Sergeant Helen Lambert said: "I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision to speak with police.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who saw a Volkswagen, possibly a Touareg in the area.
“Whilst this vehicle may not have been involved in the collision, I am eager to speak with the driver.
"I would also like to speak with anyone in the repair industry who has recently been approached by the owner of a vehicle that has frontal or windscreen damage."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 020 8597 4874, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
No arrests have been made and enquires continue.
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