Tributes paid to Southend man killed in suspected hit and run

Stuart Chiddicks died earlier this week

Stuart Chiddicks was killed in a suspected hit and run
Author: Sian RochePublished 23rd Dec 2022

The family of a Southend man, who died following a suspected hit and run, say he'll be sorely missed.

Stuart Chiddicks, who was 30, died after being hit on Southchurch Road in Southend.

Officers were called to the road around 12:40am on 21st December following reports of a man being found in the carriageway with serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital where he died.

Stuart's family have paid tribute to him saying “He enjoyed life to the fullest and always put his family above all else. He’ll be sorely missed by all that knew him.”

Stuart’s mother added the following:

“He was the light of my life. Stuart will be sorely missed. Goodnight my angel. Rest in peace, love mum.”

The incident is currently being investigated by Essex Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, due to indications that Stuart’s injuries were as a result of a collision, where the car did not stop at the scene.

A 32-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, both from Southend have been arrested.

A connected vehicle has also been recovered.

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