Family tribute to teacher killed in Essex motorbike crash

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 15:29 · Archive

Linda Evans, 73, died after a collision with a motorbike on London Road, Hadleigh, on October 9.

Linda Evans, 73, a pedestrian, sustained fatal injuries in a collision with a motorbike on London Road, Hadleigh, on October 9. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene. A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.

Evans was a languages teacher who worked in secondary education for over 30 years alongside her husband. After retiring, she continued to tutor in several Essex schools. Her family said she was 'a kind, loving and generous person who always put others before herself'.

She was a much-loved mother and grandmother to four grandchildren. The family described her as dedicated and hardworking, highly regarded in her profession. Beyond teaching, she was active in her local community, attending yoga classes and regularly walking with a local group.

Evans was a member of the Women's Guild and Benfleet Horticultural Society, taking great pride in her garden. The family said she 'lived life to the fullest' and had made plans to travel extensively in the coming months.

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• Family pay tribute to 'kind, loving' mum who died after crash with motorbikeFamily pay tribute to Linda Evans, 73, killed in an Essex motorbike crash on October 9. Police appeal for witnesses and footage after a man’s arrest.Brentwood Guardian · 16 Oct, 15:07
• Family pay tribute to 'kind, loving' mum who died after crash with motorbikeFamily pay tribute to Linda Evans, 73, killed in an Essex motorbike crash on October 9. Police appeal for witnesses and footage after a man’s arrest.Colchester Gazette · 16 Oct, 15:07
• Family pay tribute to 'kind, loving' mum who died after crash with motorbikeFamily pay tribute to Linda Evans, 73, killed in an Essex motorbike crash on October 9. Police appeal for witnesses and footage after a man’s arrest.Echo (Basildon) · 16 Oct, 15:07

In this story: Linda Evans · London Road, Hadleigh · Essex · Benfleet Horticultural Society

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