A 23-Year-Old Arrested After Incident in Essex, Which Left One Teenager Dead and Another in Critical Condition
A 23-year-old driver, arrested in connection with a fatal collision that killed a 15-year-old boy and left another teenager critically injured, has been released pending further inquiries. The incident occurred on Friday morning during the school run in the rural village of Stock, Essex.
The man was initially arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. Essex Police confirmed on Saturday that the driver had been released under investigation as they continue their inquiries.
Emergency services were called to Stock Road shortly after 8.20am following reports of a collision involving two children. Despite the best efforts of medics, one of the boys tragically died at the scene, while the other was airlifted to hospital in critical condition.
Detective Inspector Mark Fraser from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said, “This tragic incident has had a huge impact on the community. Our detectives are reviewing dashcam footage and CCTV to understand the circumstances surrounding this collision.” He also appealed to anyone with information to contact the police.
The two victims were students at Mayflower High School in Billericay, around a mile-and-a-half from the scene. The school’s headteacher, Damian Lee, informed parents of the incident, expressing condolences and assuring support for the affected families. The school is working with Essex County Council to provide additional support to staff and students during this difficult time.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information, including dashcam footage, to come forward by calling 101 and quoting crime incident 218 from November 3.
