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Retired Essex Police chief inspector Andrew Down died following a crash involving an Iveco tipper lorry, which was being driven by Charles Wilkinson, on a roundabout just off the A14 at Trimley St Martin on November 26, 2020.
Mr Down served with Essex…
Retired Essex Police chief inspector Andrew Down died following a crash involving an Iveco tipper lorry, which was being driven by Charles Wilkinson, on a roundabout just off the A14 at Trimley St Martin on November 26, 2020.
Following a four-day tria…
Before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday was Charles Wilkinson, 36, of Queen’s Road, Felixstowe, who had denied causing the death of retired Essex Police chief inspector Andrew Down.
A jury took 40 minutes to clear him of the charge.
Mr Down, who lived i…
Before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday was Charles Wilkinson, 36, of Queen’s Road, who had denied causing the death of 69-year-old cyclist Andrew Down.
A jury took 40 minutes to clear him of the charge.
Mr Down served with Essex Police for 30 years, be…
Charles Wilkinson gave evidence on Tuesday and said the cyclist, Andrew Down, was not visible until the instant before impact because of blind spots on his vehicle.
Retired Essex police chief inspector Andrew Down, who lived in Felixstowe, died from hi…
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have hosted directors and members for the day to mark National Lorry Week[1].
The shadowing opportunity, designed to increase understanding and strengthen ties betwee…
Retired Essex Police chief inspector Andrew Down, who lived in Felixstowe, died from his injuries after a crash on the roundabout just off the A14 at Trimley St Martin on November 26 2020.
The cyclist was hit by an 18 ton Iveco tipper lorry carrying sa…
A woman was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a lorry which closed part of the A14 near Felixstowe.Police were called at 10.52pm on Thursday, August 29 to reports of a crash on the eastbound carriageway at Trimley St Martin.The…
Detectives intercepted a lorry containing £300 million worth of drugs in what police have said is the ‘UK’s largest mainland drugs seizure’. The huge drugs bust followed a covert operation by Greater Manchester Police[1] acting on intelligence.
It ende…
A new sign has been put up in Landguard car park in Felixstowe warning against ‘anti-social driving’ (Image: Newsquest)A new sign warning drivers not to behave anti-socially has been put up in a Felixstowe seafront car park.The sign has been installed …