Man charged over fatal crash that killed Brentwood man
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
Henry Barnes, 23, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving after a crash in Purleigh that killed Thomas Chapman, 21.
Henry Barnes, 23, of Harrison Close, Brentwood, appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 30, charged with causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving. The charges follow an investigation by Essex Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit into a single-vehicle crash on Hackmans Lane in Purleigh at around 2am on Monday, January 6.
Thomas Chapman, 21, from Brentwood, was pronounced dead at the scene. Chapman's family attended the court hearing and paid tribute to him. In a statement, they said: 'Tom was a good and kind man who loved and protected the people in his life. He will be missed beyond measure but forever remembered. The family request privacy at this difficult time.'
Barnes is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday, November 27.
How it is being reported
- Man charged with causing death of passengerHenry Barnes, 23, is also charged with drink driving.BBC Essex · 31 Oct, 12:54
- Family pay tribute in court as man charged over fatal Essex crashHenry Barnes, 23, appears at Colchester Magistrates’ Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving after fatal Purleigh crash.Brentwood Guardian · 31 Oct, 11:37
- Family pay tribute in court as man charged over fatal Essex crashHenry Barnes, 23, appears at Colchester Magistrates’ Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving after fatal Purleigh crash.Colchester Gazette · 31 Oct, 11:37
- Family pay tribute in court as man charged over fatal Essex crashHenry Barnes, 23, appears at Colchester Magistrates’ Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving after fatal Purleigh crash.Echo (Basildon) · 31 Oct, 11:37
In this story: Henry Barnes · Thomas Chapman · Brentwood · Purleigh · Essex Police · Colchester Magistrates' Court · Chelmsford Crown Court
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