POLICE are attempting to trace a van involved in a hit-and-run crash on the A12.

The collision took place on the northbound A12 close to junction 28, by the football stadium, at about 8.45am today.

Officers are urging witnesses to come forward after a black taxi and white Vauxhall van collided.

A passenger in the taxi was injured, fortunately not seriously.

The van driver sped off.

Anyone with information call PS Jason Dearsley at at Stanway Roads Policing Unit on 101.