Southend: Tributes to mother-of-two after fatal collision

Warm tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” mother-of-two after a fatal collision in Southend.

Carly Hicks, 37, from Shoeburyness, sadly died in hospital after a single-vehicle collision in Royal Artillery Way shortly before 11.30pm on Tuesday 20 May.

Her family said:

“We have been left heartbroken after our beautiful Carly lost her life.
“She leaves behind two devastated children, whose lives will never be the same.
“Her loss leaves a huge hole in our family which can never be filled.
“Carly was a wonderful mum with a great sense of humour. She had a loving, caring personality and brought a lot of love and joy to her family and friends.”

A man is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a collision in Southend.

We were called to a single-vehicle collision in Royal Artillery Way shortly before 11.30pm on Tuesday 20 May.

A woman, aged in her 30s, was taken on to hospital in a serious condition where she has sadly since died.

Her family have been informed and are being supported.

Now, 43-year-old Lee Rance of Frobisher Way in Shoeburyness is charged with causing death by dangerous driving, possession of a Class A drug, failing to stop, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.

He was remanded in custody and will appear today, Thursday 22 May, at Southend-on-Sea Magistrates' Court.

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