Tributes paid to 23 year-old killed in A414 collision
"A beautiful soul has left this world and will be greatly missed by all who loved him."
Essex Police have confirmed the man who died following a collision on the A414 last week was 23 year-old Louie Day.
Louie, who was a serving PC with the Met Police, died after his black Vauxhall Corsa left the road and struck a tree between Chelmsford and Ongar shortly before 3.30am on Friday (5 September).
Sadly, he died at the scene.
In a statement Louie’s family said:
“It is with greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our son Louie Day, a beautiful soul has left this world and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
“We would now like some privacy to grieve in peace.”
Inspector Mark Fraser, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“My thoughts are with Louie’s friends, family and colleagues at this really difficult time.
“Specialist officers are continuing to support his family and we are working to give them the answers they need about what led up to his death.
“We do not believe any other vehicles were involved in the collision and continue to appeal for anyone who saw or has footage of what happened or the moments which led up to it to get in contact.”
Louie was a response officer on the Met’s East Area Command, based out of Barking and Dagenham.
Essex Police say if you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with them.