TRIBUTES have poured in for a mum and a nan who tragically died in a late-night crash, as cops continue to quiz a suspect.
Two women died in the fatal crash late on Monday in .
Emergency services were called at 11.30pm after three vehicles collided in Rettendon.
Two women – a driver in their 50s and a passenger in their 90s – sadly died following the collision, named locally as Andrea Rawley and her mum Brenda Drew.
The crash is understood to have happened after the pair had attended a family friend’s birthday.
A 36-year-old man, from Witham, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody for questioning.
Andrea’s daughter, Leah, has set up a fundraiser to cover funeral costs.
The fundraising page said: “Monday night my partner and I spent the evening with mum and Nan at nan’s best friend’s birthday. They dropped us both home and then they headed home where the tragedy happened.
“I’ve been overwhelmed with flowers which I am so grateful for but please may I ask if people could donate towards the best send off for me to be able to send them on their last journey together.
“My mum has always been involved with horses and had always said she would love to have a horse and carriage funeral.
“Unfortunately these do come with a heavy price tag, especially now, we would love to have a twin carriage, they died together so it’s only right that they go together.
“My nan has paid for her funeral in advance but mum didn’t being so young.
“We will have immediate family’s flowers on the day for them both but if you would like to bring a single rose to leave with them then you may.
“If you could spare some money no matter how small to help my family give them the best send off it would make the world of difference to me and dad. Thank you to everyone who has given myself and my dad support over this horrendous time.”;
In a tribute, the Beechwood Equestrian Centre described Andrea as “a regular presence”;.
They said: “She was an enthusiastic horsewoman with a warm and infectious nature, and one we will miss sincerely.
“When choosing between all the photos we have of her enjoying her horses and friends at Beechwoods, we felt this one summed up the joy her presence brought to any occasion and the wonderful relationship she had with her horses. Rest in peace Andrea.”;
A spokesperson for Essex said: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
“It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at www.essex.police.uk. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.
“Alternatively, you can call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999. If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
“Please quote incident 1543 of 14 July when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible. “
