A tragic incident occurred in Essex as a young boy lost his life following a collision with a lorry. The authorities responded to the scene on Epping Road in Ongar after receiving a report around 4.20pm on Friday. A 48-year-old man from Derbyshire was taken into custody on suspicion of causing serious injuries through dangerous driving.
As investigations unfolded, the road was temporarily closed for evidence collection. Regrettably, the child succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, leading to the arrest of the driver on suspicion of causing death through dangerous driving, as confirmed by Essex Police. The family of the boy is receiving support from specialized officers during this difficult time.
The arrested individual has been released on bail until mid-September while the police inquiries progress. The law enforcement authorities made a public statement urging potential witnesses and individuals with dash cam footage to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is spearheading the inquiry and is specifically seeking witnesses or individuals who were in the vicinity at the time of the incident and may have captured relevant footage. Anyone with information, CCTV recordings, dash cam footage, or other relevant details is encouraged to reach out to the authorities, quoting incident 1045 of July 10.
Essex Police appeals to the public for cooperation in providing any valuable information that could aid in shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
