Grandfather Dies in Tragic Easter Sunday Crash in Clacton
Norman Austin, 84, Killed in Road Collision
Tributes have poured in for Norman Austin, 84, after he tragically died following a collision near Jaywick Lane in Clacton on Easter Sunday, 11 April. Known affectionately as Norm, the St Osyth grandfather’s family say the loss has left them devastated.
Family Mourns Lifelong Adventurer and RAF Veteran
Norman is survived by his wife Elizabeth, known as Liz, who he’d known since his teens, his four children Neil, Dawn, Mark, and Kirk, plus stepchildren Frances and Adrian. His only surviving sibling, Joan, lives in Australia. The couple regularly travelled abroad, with Norman always eager for his next adventure, packing weeks in advance despite his 84 years.
“The circumstances in which he was taken from us has completely devastated our family and friends,” the family said.
Norman was proud of his service in the Royal Air Force Regiment and cherished his role laying the wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the local British Legion. His close RAF friends remember him fondly.
Police Appeal for Witnesses as Investigation Continues
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman in connection with the crash; she has since been released under investigation. Officers are urging anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the accident to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting incident number 348 of 11 April.
The family has thanked the police for their support and asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with Norm’s family and friends as they come to terms with this heartbreaking loss.
