Community Mourns the Loss
The tragic death of a teenage boy who was hit by a car near the Cherry Tree pub in Colchester has left the community in mourning. The collision occurred at around 9.20pm on Mersea Road, and despite the efforts of emergency services and hospital medics, the young boy succumbed to his injuries.
Local residents and authorities have been left shocked and saddened by the incident. Councillor for Shrub End and Berechurch, Dave Harris, expressed his devastation, stating, “I am absolutely devastated, this is a good community and to have news like this about one of our young people is awful. My heart goes out to the family, I can’t imagine what they’re going through.”
The community has come together to support the family of the victim during this difficult time. Several people who live along Mersea Road have provided CCTV footage to the police to assist with their investigation. Councillor Harris has been advocating for traffic calming measures and a crossing in the area, but these efforts have been previously rejected by highways due to insufficient justification based on average speed.
Police Investigation Underway
Essex Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident that claimed the life of the teenage boy. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the collision, as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the accident.
A spokesperson for Essex Police stated, “We were called to Mersea Road, Colchester, following reports of a serious collision involving a car and a pedestrian shortly before 9.20pm on Saturday 21 September. A teenage boy was taken to the hospital, where, sadly, he passed away.” The road has since been reopened to traffic.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information, including dashcam footage, to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking the public’s assistance in determining the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Appeal for Information
Essex Police have appealed to the public for any information that may aid in their investigation. Individuals who have information or footage related to the incident are encouraged to report it to the authorities.
“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam, or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us,” the spokesperson emphasized. Reports can be submitted on the Essex Police website or through their online Live Chat service, which is available 24/7. Additionally, individuals can contact the police by calling 101 or in case of emergency, dial 999.
To ensure that information reaches the appropriate authorities promptly, individuals are asked to reference incident number 1317 of 21 September when providing details. Those who wish to make an anonymous report can reach out to the independent charity Crimestoppers via Twitter, their website, or by calling 0800 555 111.
The community is urged to come together and assist the police in their investigation to bring closure to the family of the young boy who tragically lost his life in the collision near the Cherry Tree pub in Colchester.