A father was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash as he cycled to work in the early hours.
Steve Wightwick, 38, from Buckhurst Hill, north-east London, was found lying in the road suffering critical injuries at about 4.15am on Thursday.
He was taken to the Royal London Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police believe Mr Wightwick was in collision with a small lorry. Officers found a wing mirror at the scene that is thought to belong to the vehicle.
A crowdfunding page has been set up to raise money for his wife Dalene and their “wonderful, bright and artistic son”, who has just turned 10.
The page, set up by family friend Sarah Ward-Kaye, has already raised more than £6,500 to cover funeral costs.
One friend said Mr Wightwick’s death had caused “such shock locally”.
Detective Inspector Dave Jones, of Essex Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I would like to thank all of the people who contacted us with information following the witness appeal.
"Information is always crucial to our investigations. “We believe the vehicle involved in this collision was a small lorry, probably less than seven and-a-half tonnes, and light in colour.
“It was travelling towards Buckhurst Hill from Debden.
“If there are any transport managers or transport companies who have noticed anything suspicious about one of their vehicles, particularly that it may be missing a wing mirror, please get in touch urgently.
“Additionally I would urge any shops in the Loughton, Debden and Buckhurst Hill areas that receive deliveries from a vehicle matching that description to also contact us.”
Anyone with information can contact officers at SCIU on 01245 240 590 or email CollisionAppeal@essex.pnn.police.uk
A 36-year-old man from Southend has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a collision. He was released on bail until March 27.
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