Man charged with murder after "hardworking and fun person" killed in Basildon crash
Michael Ashton collided with a car on Rosecroft Close last month, he later died on the 4th of October
Last updated 17th Oct 2025
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a collision in Langdon Hills last month.
Officers were called to Rosecroft Close at just before midnight on Friday 26 September to reports that a man and a car had been in collision.
The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and sadly died on Saturday 4 October.
Detectives have now named him as Michael Ashton, 28, from Langdon Hills. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
His family have paid tribute to him this week:
“Michael was the most hardworking, fun, loving, and likeable person that anyone could wish to meet.
“He was dearly loved by his family, his girlfriend, and the endless list of friends he had. He is also very much missed by his workmates at the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Council.
“He will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
“Michael had the most beautiful aura and lit up every room he entered with his handsome looks, his smile, and his warm personality.
“He was loved by everyone and had such a kind soul — he didn’t have a bad bone in his body.
“Michael’s family are devastated and grieving at this traumatic and deeply sad time.
“They take comfort in knowing how loved he was and how many lives he brightened just by being himself.”
Officers arrested a man at the scene of the incident on suspicion of attempted murder and he was released on police bail while enquiries continued.
Yesterday (Thursday 16 October) detectives from the Serious Crime Directorate charged Hayadulla Turkmani, 52, of Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, with murder.
He appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 17 October), and was remanded in custody to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday.