A young Met Police trainee sped at nearly 100mph before smashing into a tree and dying by suicide, an inquest has revealed.
Tragic Death on Essex’s A414
Louie Day, 23, fatally crashed in the early hours of September 5 last year on the A414 near Ongar. The popular officer was training with the Metropolitan Police at the time. No one saw the horrific crash, but a passerby found him shortly after, ejected from his vehicle.
Forensic Details and Eye-Witness Accounts
Essex Coroner Michelle Brown reported that Louie suffered fatal injuries to his head, chest, and abdomen and likely died instantly. Shockingly, he was sitting on his seatbelt rather than wearing it properly. Toxicology tests showed no drugs or alcohol in his system.
A nearby delivery driver spotted Louie’s car performing a strange three-point turn before speeding off at more than 40mph. Experts believe Louie was driving between 96 and 99mph at the time of the fatal impact.
Suicide Confirmed by Note
The inquest revealed Louie left a “note of intention” before the crash, confirming the death was a suicide. He was found around 3:30am near King Street on the A414 by a passerby who saw him “lying on the floor.”
New Safety Measures on the A414
Louie’s death is the latest tragedy on the A414 between Chelmsford and Harlow. Authorities are cracking down with new average speed cameras and a temporary 40mph speed limit to prevent more accidents.
Remembering Officer Louie Day
Louie worked as a PCSO for two years before joining the Metropolitan Police as a response officer based in Barking and Dagenham.
“It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our son, Louie Day, a beautiful soul who has left this world and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. We would now like some privacy to grieve in peace.” – Louie’s family
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