A tragic crash in Colchester claimed the lives of four university students, including dancer Eva Darold-Tchikaya, leaving the community in shock.
Colchester: A dancer and three university students tragically lost their lives in a crash. The incident happened early Saturday morning.
The victims were Makyle Bayley, 21, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22. They were returning from a night out when the crash occurred.
Eva’s last social media post showed her dancing with friends. It was a heartfelt goodbye, celebrating her dance journey.
Witnesses reported that the car hit the pavement and crashed into a building. The impact was so severe that debris scattered across the street.
Essex Police confirmed that all four students died at the scene. They are investigating the crash, which involved a black Ford Focus.
Tributes have poured in from friends, family, and the university community. The University of Essex expressed deep sadness over the loss of these young lives.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper extended condolences to the families. He emphasized the ongoing investigation into the crash.
