A tragic incident unfolded 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 on Friday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a 48-year-old man from Derbyshire on suspicion of causing serious injuries due to dangerous driving.
Subsequently, the road was temporarily closed for investigations, and the driver was re-arrested for causing death by dangerous driving after the child passed away in the hospital, as confirmed by Essex Police. The family of the young boy is receiving support from specialized officers during this difficult time.
The arrested individual has been granted bail until mid-September while law enforcement officers continue their inquiries into the tragic incident. The police have issued a public plea for witnesses and any potential dash cam footage related to the collision.
Essex Police emphasized the importance of obtaining any available information or footage from witnesses or individuals present at the scene during the time of the accident. The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is coordinating the investigation and urges anyone with relevant details to come forward and assist in the inquiry. If anyone has information pertinent to the incident, including CCTV or dash cam recordings, they are encouraged to contact the authorities quoting incident number 1045 dated July 10th.
