Tributes to PC Louie Day
The man who died following a collision on the A414 has been identified as 23-year-old Louie Day, a serving police constable with the Metropolitan Police.
Louie tragically lost his life when his black england/vauxhall/”>Vauxhall Corsa left the road and struck a tree between Chelmsford and Ongar shortly before 3.30am on Friday, 5 September. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Family Statement
In a heartfelt 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.”
Investigation Underway
Inspector mark-scotland/”>Mark Fraser from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit expressed his condolences: “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 to get in contact.”
Louie’s Role in the Met Police
Louie served as a response officer on the Met’s East Area Command, based out of Barking and Dagenham. Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, who oversees policing for the East Area, stated: “The Metropolitan Police are saddened to learn of the death of a serving police officer. My deepest condolences are with the family, friends and colleagues of PC Louie Day. Louie was popular amongst his colleagues who are devastated to hear of his passing.”
Appeal for Information
Authorities are appealing for information, CCTV, or dashcam footage regarding the incident. Anyone with information is urged to quote incident number 109 of 5 September when contacting the police. Reports can be submitted via the police website or through their online Live Chat service, available 24/7.
For anonymous reports, individuals can contact the charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.
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