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The family of a woman who died in a collision in Ongar have paid tribute to the carer who was known for her “joyful spirit and thirst for life”.
Purity Njagi, 35, from Harlow, sadly died at the scene of a collision involving a black Fiat 500 and a black Ford Ranger in Epping Road at just after 9am on Monday 23 September.
Purity was a passenger in the Fiat and, despite the best efforts of the emergency services at the scene, she sadly died. The drivers involved were both taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The inquest into Purity’s death was opened and adjourned at Essex Coroner’s Court on Tuesday 8 October.
Purity’s family have paid tribute to her as we re-issue our witness appeal.
They said:
“Our family were heartbroken to hear that Purity had tragically died in a road traffic incident in September.
"Purity worked as a carer in the Ongar area, she had a thirst for life and was known for her joyful spirit.
"Purity had lived in Harlow for just over a year, emigrating to the UK to build a future for her and her daughter.
"She is deeply missed and loved by her family in the UK, her family in Kenya, her colleagues and her clients.
"Purity leaves behind her five-year-old daughter, who will be well looked after by the wider family and shown the unconditional love she deserves.
"We find peace in knowing that she was not in pain and that she is dancing with the angels.
"Purity leaves behind her joyful spirit which touches the lives of all who met her.”
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Please quote incident 294 of 23 September.