The collision occurred just before 7am on Saturday (29 June), on the southbound carriageway between Rush Green and Great Amwell. Two vehicles were involved, a motorbike and a VW Golf.
Officers attended, alongside the ambulance service. Sadly, the motorcyclist, who can now be named as 36-year-old Hertfordshire Constabulary Acting Sergeant Reece Buckenham, passed away at the scene.
“Reece loved having a laugh and was fun to be around, he would light up any room with his smile and infectious personality. He was fiercely protective of those he cared for and would stand up for those who needed support, be that friends, colleagues or just anyone who needed Reece.
[block_2]“Reece joined the Metropolitan Police Service as a PCSO and transferred to Hertfordshire, fulfilling his dream of becoming a police officer. It was a role he loved, and he was incredibly proud to be part of Herts police.
“As a family we couldn’t have been prouder of him, he was an Acting Sergeant soon to be going through the promotion process to be substantive. Reece had just finished a night shift when the terrible events of Saturday morning happened.
[block_4]“Nothing can take away the pain we are feeling at his loss, but we are thankful for the support we have received.
“His son describes him as a ‘great Dad’ and his hero.
“The world will be a darker place without his smile (and many silly faces he was known to pull).
“We will never fill the void that is now in our family.
“Reece, our son, brother and superhero daddy, we love you.”
The family have asked for privacy at this time.
Chief Constable Charlie Hall said: “The thoughts of all in the constabulary are with Reece’s family and friends following their tragic loss. He was a much-respected colleague to so many and his death has been felt hugely throughout the force. He was a committed and experienced police officer, who served the public well and who I was proud to say was one of us. Rest in peace Reece.”
Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision and are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it to please come forward.
“If you have a dash cam fitted, please review your footage as you may have captured something that could prove vital to helping us progress our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to please email DS Wheeler at [email protected].
You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 125 of 29 June.
If you have dash cam footage in relation to the collision, please upload this at: https://upload.5fdams.aetopia.net?ref=76G8M3
