Overview
- The collision on Friday, July 10, on Epping Road in Ongar left 11‑year‑old George Dennis seriously injured and he later died in hospital.
- A 48‑year‑old lorry driver from Derbyshire was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
- Officers from Essex Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are leading the probe and have asked anyone with dashcam, CCTV or witness information to quote incident 1045 when contacting them.
- George’s mother, Emma, paid an emotional tribute describing him as a bright, football‑mad boy and the family has asked for privacy as the community leaves flowers, balloons and mementoes.
- Members of the football community have offered support, with Tottenham player Xavi Simons inviting the family to a match and former player David Bentley promoting a JustGiving page to help the family.