Family pay tribute to "loving" man who died in collision on A127

The collision took place near Brentwood in March

George Chipping
Author: Sian RochePublished 13th May 2022

The family of a man who died following a collision on the A127 last month say that “losing him has left a huge hole in all our hearts and lives”.

George Chipping, 88, was fatally injured in a collision at Childerditch, near Brentwood, shortly after 10.30am on Monday 25th April.

In a statement, his family said:

“George was a loving and well-loved dad, grandad and great grandad and losing him has left a huge hole in all our hearts and lives.

“He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.”

A 55-year-old man from Bradford was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

He has since been released under investigation while police enquiries continue.

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