A tragic incident occurred in Essex, resulting in the death of a young boy following a collision with a lorry. Authorities responded to the scene on Epping Road, Ongar, around 4:20 pm on Friday. A 48-year-old man from Derbyshire was taken into custody on suspicion of causing severe harm through reckless driving.
The road was temporarily closed for investigation, and the driver was later re-arrested for suspected dangerous driving leading to the child’s death. Essex Police confirmed the unfortunate outcome and mentioned that the boy’s family is receiving support from specialized personnel.
The suspect has been released on bail until mid-September as the inquiry progresses. Police are urging anyone with relevant information or dash cam footage to come forward. The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is spearheading the investigation and appeals for eyewitnesses or individuals present in the area during the incident to provide any footage captured.
If individuals possess pertinent details, CCTV recordings, or dash cam footage related to the accident, they are encouraged to contact the authorities, quoting incident 1045 of July 10th.