Tributes paid to Herts Police Sergeant after fatal A10 crash
Hertfordshire Constabulary Acting Sergeant Reece Buckenham has been described as a 'hero'
Tributes are being paid to a Hertfordshire Constabulary Acting Sergeant, after a fatal crash on the A10 last month.
36-year-old Reece Buckenham passed away at the scene on Saturday June 29th, on the Southbound carriageway between Rush Green and Great Amwell.
The crash just before 7am involved a motorbike, which Mr Buckenham was riding, and a VW Golf.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing to be investigated.
His family have now paid tribute, and said: “We are absolutely devastated to confirm the sudden and tragic loss of our beloved Reece.
“He was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, and colleague to many and, most importantly, a wonderful father to his son aged 10 and daughter aged four.
“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 that needed support, be that friends, colleagues or just anyone that needed Reece.
“Reece joined the Metropolitan Police Service as a PCSO and transferred to Hertfordshire, fulfilling his dream 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.
“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 super hero daddy, we love you.”
The Chief Constable of the force say he "was a much-respected colleague to so many and his death has been felt hugely throughout the force."
Anyone with information, or footage is asked to get in touch with the force.