December 14th 2024.
Tragedy struck in Westcliff, Essex just days before Christmas when a 53-year-old mother lost her life and her 23-year-old daughter was injured in a car accident. The incident occurred at the junction of St John's Road and Hamlet Court Road, shortly before 5:30pm on Thursday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and both women were immediately taken to the hospital. However, despite their best efforts, the mother sadly did not survive. Thankfully, her daughter's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, according to a statement from Essex Police.
The driver of the car, a black Suzuki Splash, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The 31-year-old woman behind the wheel was taken into custody for questioning.
As the investigation continues, the mother's family is receiving support from specialist officers. The police are also appealing to the public for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
If you have any information that could help, you can make a report online or use Essex Police's live chat service. Alternatively, you can call 101 and quote the incident number 930 of Thursday, December 12. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial in finding out what truly happened at the junction of Hamlet Court Road and St John's Road on that fateful day.
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