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Colchester: 14-year-old girl killed in road accident
A TEENAGE girl from Colchester has died following a road accident.
The 14-year-old was in collision with a blue Volkswagen Golf travelling towards Layer-de-la-Haye on Layer Road at the junction with Lordswood Road at about 4.50pm on Friday afternoon.
She was treated for serious injuries by parademics at the scene before being rushed to Colchester General Hospital, where she died.
Part of Layer Road was closed off for around three-and-a-half hours last night to allow police to investigate.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call Stanway Road Policing Unit on 01206 762512.
* A 27-year-old man from the Colchester area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
He was given unconditional bail to return to Colchester Police Station on May 23.
9:04am Saturday 22nd March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Juno on 9:51am Sat 22 Mar 08
How very sad, sympathies to the parents and loved ones.
Let's not have the usual outpouring of hate and reviling towards the driver. He will have to suffer the rest of his own life with the knowledge of what he has done. That is a sort of life sentence, and however "hard" he seems, he will always know the awfulness of what happened and to what extent he was or was not to blame.
Whether or not he could have avoided hitting the cyclist, and how much the drink was to blame or not, he is obviously going to to be punished by the Courts. Think about the impact on his life and whether you consider this to be sufficient or not, realise he will not ever really be free from his own conscience.
How very sad, sympathies to the parents and loved ones.
Let's not have the usual outpouring of hate and reviling towards the driver. He will have to suffer the rest of his own life with the knowledge of what he has done. That is a sort of life sentence, and however "hard" he seems, he will always know the awfulness of what happened and to what extent he was or was not to blame.
Whether or not he could have avoided hitting the cyclist, and how much the drink was to blame or not, he is obviously going to to be punished by the Courts. Think about the impact on his life and whether you consider this to be sufficient or not, realise he will not ever really be free from his own conscience.
Posted by: Crazy Eddy, Frinton on 9:57am Sat 22 Mar 08
I thought she was a pedestrain? was she on a bike then?
I thought she was a pedestrain? was she on a bike then?
Posted by: James, Colchester on 10:01am Sat 22 Mar 08
A permanent speed camara should be considered on layer road. So many children walk and play nearby. Cowdray avenue has a 40mph speed camara but pedestrians rarely cross that road. Camaras are there to save lives not to make money through tickets. Second youngster in recent months. Action needed please.
A permanent speed camara should be considered on layer road. So many children walk and play nearby. Cowdray avenue has a 40mph speed camara but pedestrians rarely cross that road. Camaras are there to save lives not to make money through tickets. Second youngster in recent months. Action needed please.
Posted by: Citizen 139 on 11:21am Sat 22 Mar 08
James, Cowdray avenue is about twice the width of Layer Road which is why people don't cross.
Speed cameras wouldn't have stopped this unfortunate accident.
James, Cowdray avenue is about twice the width of Layer Road which is why people don't cross.
Speed cameras wouldn't have stopped this unfortunate accident.
Posted by: lauren, colchester on 11:27am Sat 22 Mar 08
layer road has become a permanant danger zone for children around the shrub end area. there should be speed cameras all over that road if not for speeding then for the safety of the children travelling around there.
my condolences to the family.
layer road has become a permanant danger zone for children around the shrub end area. there should be speed cameras all over that road if not for speeding then for the safety of the children travelling around there.
my condolences to the family.
Posted by: linda, shrub end on 11:32am Sat 22 Mar 08
jordann bbe we all miss ya
and we hope hu eva did this feels guilty!!!
you had ur whole life
ahead of uxx
my sympathy's to ur family jord!!!
u was a gr8 lyf
and a gr8 gf to my cuzin xxx
we all miss ya
p.s there needs to b sumit done about the roadsxx
there ha been two young children who hav been killed on the road and both were my friends xx
i dont want to loose anymore friends plz sort the roads out !![bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold]
jordann bbe we all miss ya
and we hope hu eva did this feels guilty!!!
you had ur whole life
ahead of uxx
my sympathy's to ur family jord!!!
u was a gr8 lyf
and a gr8 gf to my cuzin xxx
we all miss ya
p.s there needs to b sumit done about the roadsxx
there ha been two young children who hav been killed on the road and both were my friends xx
i dont want to loose anymore friends plz sort the roads out !!
Posted by: Aimzkii, Colchester on 11:32am Sat 22 Mar 08
R.i.p Jordan
i Cant Belive it's Happend To You!
You didnt deserve what happend
an your friends dont deserve to lose such a good friend!!
you will be missed!!!
x
R.i.p Jordan
i Cant Belive it's Happend To You!
You didnt deserve what happend
an your friends dont deserve to lose such a good friend!!
you will be missed!!!
x
Posted by: linda, shrub end on 11:36am Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]linda[/bold] wrote:
jordann bbe we all miss ya and we hope hu eva did this feels guilty!!! you had ur whole life ahead of uxx my sympathy\'s to ur family jord!!! u was a gr8 lyf and a gr8 gf to my cuzin xxx we all miss ya p.s there needs to b sumit done about the roadsxx there ha been two young children who hav been killed on the road and both were my friends xx i dont want to loose anymore friends plz sort the roads out !![bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] sz bout the spellin i cnt think properly today xx[bold]bold[/bold]
linda wrote:
jordann bbe we all miss ya and we hope hu eva did this feels guilty!!! you had ur whole life ahead of uxx my sympathy\'s to ur family jord!!! u was a gr8 lyf and a gr8 gf to my cuzin xxx we all miss ya p.s there needs to b sumit done about the roadsxx there ha been two young children who hav been killed on the road and both were my friends xx i dont want to loose anymore friends plz sort the roads out !!
sz bout the spellin i cnt think properly today xx
Posted by: a resident on 12:11pm Sat 22 Mar 08
My heart sank when i saw the police there yesterday. Second tragic accident on this road in a few months. My son crosses this road every morning to get to school and each day i worry but now im tempted to drive him which in itself increases the problem. Do something about this road please!!! The feeble measures put in a while ago are a joke.
My heart sank when i saw the police there yesterday. Second tragic accident on this road in a few months. My son crosses this road every morning to get to school and each day i worry but now im tempted to drive him which in itself increases the problem. Do something about this road please!!! The feeble measures put in a while ago are a joke.
Posted by: a resident on 12:12pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Forgot to add my deepest sympathy to the family of this poor girl.
Forgot to add my deepest sympathy to the family of this poor girl.
Posted by: juno on 12:18pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I apologise for assuming that the young girl involved in the accident was a cyclist.
It is however heartening to see that the response to this news item is constructive and a great attempt is being made to find a solution. Whether any of the ideas will be implemented comes down to the endless saga of costs, EU rules and local rules, but with such a volume of traffic it is obvious that in the name of humanity, something drastic needs to be done, and soon.
I apologise for assuming that the young girl involved in the accident was a cyclist.
It is however heartening to see that the response to this news item is constructive and a great attempt is being made to find a solution. Whether any of the ideas will be implemented comes down to the endless saga of costs, EU rules and local rules, but with such a volume of traffic it is obvious that in the name of humanity, something drastic needs to be done, and soon.
Posted by: carol, st michels on 12:20pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Yet again what a tragic loss of life, a couple of feet away from the last death on that stretch of road. I cycle nearly every day down Layer road but I wont go on the road because of the inconsideration of some car drivers, even the zebra crossings are not safe twice I have been nearly knocked over whilst in the middle of the crossing, my thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends for the loss of thier daughter.
Yet again what a tragic loss of life, a couple of feet away from the last death on that stretch of road. I cycle nearly every day down Layer road but I wont go on the road because of the inconsideration of some car drivers, even the zebra crossings are not safe twice I have been nearly knocked over whilst in the middle of the crossing, my thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends for the loss of thier daughter.
Posted by: a resident on 12:26pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Even roundabouts at each of the junctions would have a calming effect on this road. It would make peoples approach to the road different as they wouldnt fly down it as they do now. We have roundabouts everywhere but the obvious areas it seems.
Even roundabouts at each of the junctions would have a calming effect on this road. It would make peoples approach to the road different as they wouldnt fly down it as they do now. We have roundabouts everywhere but the obvious areas it seems.
Posted by: =[, colchester on 1:06pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Thats Really Bad Poor Girll Rest In Peace Missed and loved
they need too seriouslly change that road first alex Now Jordan !
=[
Rest In Peace!
Thats Really Bad Poor Girll Rest In Peace Missed and loved
they need too seriouslly change that road first alex Now Jordan !
=[
Rest In Peace!
Posted by: jack on 1:07pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[bold]bold[/bold] R.I.P
Jordan
We Will Miss You
x x x x x
R.I.P
Jordan
We Will Miss You
x x x x x
Posted by: RS, colchester on 1:30pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Deapest sympathy to this girls family and friends, something needs to be done before anymore lives are destroyed.
Deapest sympathy to this girls family and friends, something needs to be done before anymore lives are destroyed.
Posted by: =[', colchester on 2:19pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Please change that road before another innocent life is lost she didnt deserve to die no one does but why has it happend?
Drivers need to be more carefull,
please change that road before another friend is lost first alex now jordan?
Change The Road!
R.I.P jordan Loced && Missed LOTS!
Please change that road before another innocent life is lost she didnt deserve to die no one does but why has it happend?
Drivers need to be more carefull,
please change that road before another friend is lost first alex now jordan?
Change The Road!
R.I.P jordan Loced && Missed LOTS!
Posted by: jason t, colchester on 2:39pm Sat 22 Mar 08
we all need to write or sign up for speed bumps thats the 2nd time someone has been killed on that road in a short amount of time.how many more life will that road take before someone wakes up and smells the coffee. R.I.P jordan we will all miss you x
we all need to write or sign up for speed bumps thats the 2nd time someone has been killed on that road in a short amount of time.how many more life will that road take before someone wakes up and smells the coffee. R.I.P jordan we will all miss you x
Posted by: Larissa, colchester on 4:17pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Rest in peace jordan babe.. you will be missed and loved by all at blaxill and i am sure more.
that is the second teenager in a sort amount of time something does need to be done. im sure all of us children are fearing for our lifes now.
Sleep well babe xx
Rest in peace jordan babe.. you will be missed and loved by all at blaxill and i am sure more.
that is the second teenager in a sort amount of time something does need to be done. im sure all of us children are fearing for our lifes now.
Sleep well babe xx
Posted by: Nathan, colchester on 4:33pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Ill miss you jordan you was great R.I.P
Ill miss you jordan you was great R.I.P
Posted by: JACK EDWARDS on 4:46pm Sat 22 Mar 08
R.I.P Jordan
You Will Be Missed By Many And Never Be Forgotten You Didnt Deserve It Babe
You Had Your Whole Life Ahead Of You :(
Love You X x X[bold]bold[/bold]
R.I.P Jordan
You Will Be Missed By Many And Never Be Forgotten You Didnt Deserve It Babe
You Had Your Whole Life Ahead Of You :(
Love You X x X
Posted by: rhys harrison, colchester on 5:07pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[italic]italic[/italic]R.I.P jordan u was a absolute beautiful girl why this though cause of some drunk or drugged up bloke takes your life like that :( and we was meetin that day and hook up with each other and then this
you had so much in life but it got taken away like that i jus wish i could of prevented it i havent sleep proply me eddie tash and everyone is thinking of you
love u baby jus make sure u watch over us
**** sleep well ****
R.I.P jordan u was a absolute beautiful girl why this though cause of some drunk or drugged up bloke takes your life like that :( and we was meetin that day and hook up with each other and then this
you had so much in life but it got taken away like that i jus wish i could of prevented it i havent sleep proply me eddie tash and everyone is thinking of you
love u baby jus make sure u watch over us
**** sleep well ****
Posted by: Frend, colchester on 5:34pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I disagree with Juno about being sympathetic to the driver, he got in a car after taking drug or drink, I really think the UK should have the death penalty for such an offence.
Jordan you will be missed
I disagree with Juno about being sympathetic to the driver, he got in a car after taking drug or drink, I really think the UK should have the death penalty for such an offence.
Jordan you will be missed
Posted by: Fed Up, N E Essex on 5:59pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Any road with something moving is dangeroue we should all take care
Any road with something moving is dangeroue we should all take care
Posted by: Juno on 6:05pm Sat 22 Mar 08
At no time did I ask for "sympathy" for the driver.
My mail was an attempt to give some dignity to the correspondence in these mails for once. We are after all talking about the death of a young girl where the grief of all who knew and loved her will be bad enough.
Take an example from the kids who knew the victim, and put out some positive thought. Leave the judgement and the violent reactions aside and wait for the Law and the parents to have their say, when the full facts are known.
At no time did I ask for "sympathy" for the driver.
My mail was an attempt to give some dignity to the correspondence in these mails for once. We are after all talking about the death of a young girl where the grief of all who knew and loved her will be bad enough.
Take an example from the kids who knew the victim, and put out some positive thought. Leave the judgement and the violent reactions aside and wait for the Law and the parents to have their say, when the full facts are known.
Posted by: Emily xxx, Stanway on 6:10pm Sat 22 Mar 08
two very loved people killed in literally the same place in less than 5 months. something seriously needs to be done to stop it .. R.I.P Jordan x
two very loved people killed in literally the same place in less than 5 months. something seriously needs to be done to stop it .. R.I.P Jordan x
Posted by: :(, shrub end on 6:14pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I didn't know you that well to be honest but it's still such a shock.
The accident happened at the end of my road and it was so awful walking past yesterday and seeing all the paramedics and police :(
You're gonna be so missed Jordan. No one deserves this; I hope whoever that [bold]careless bloke[/bold] was feels guilty for the rest of his life.
R.I.P xx
I didn't know you that well to be honest but it's still such a shock.
The accident happened at the end of my road and it was so awful walking past yesterday and seeing all the paramedics and police :(
You're gonna be so missed Jordan. No one deserves this; I hope whoever that
careless bloke was feels guilty for the rest of his life.
R.I.P xx
Posted by: Curtis, Colchester on 7:30pm Sat 22 Mar 08
R.I.P Jordan bbe!
No to this Road!
I agree that the traffic lights were a bad idea but can still be used effectively if another means of safety was placed on the roads aswell i.e speed bumps or roundabouts.
But the only problem with roundabouts is how will pedestrians cross safely even with the little island crossings?
R.I.P BBE
R.I.P Jordan bbe!
No to this Road!
I agree that the traffic lights were a bad idea but can still be used effectively if another means of safety was placed on the roads aswell i.e speed bumps or roundabouts.
But the only problem with roundabouts is how will pedestrians cross safely even with the little island crossings?
R.I.P BBE
Posted by: jcb, colchester on 7:32pm Sat 22 Mar 08
A beautiful girl who didn't deserve to leave our lives,love to you Jordan x x x x
A beautiful girl who didn't deserve to leave our lives,love to you Jordan x x x x
Posted by: Auntie nicola, daventry on 7:53pm Sat 22 Mar 08
God bless Jord. You are a beautiful girl,who had a full life cruelly cut short. I will look after mum and dad for you.
All our love Auntie Nicola Uncle Gareth Jmaes and Ryan.
Night Night sweet heart xxx
God bless Jord. You are a beautiful girl,who had a full life cruelly cut short. I will look after mum and dad for you.
All our love Auntie Nicola Uncle Gareth Jmaes and Ryan.
Night Night sweet heart xxx
Posted by: Sonja, Colchester on 10:20pm Sat 22 Mar 08
If the driver was drunk or on drugs he deserves all he gets. He has robbed a mother of her only baby R.I.P Jordan and heart felt sympathy Michelle and Steve. xx
If the driver was drunk or on drugs he deserves all he gets. He has robbed a mother of her only baby R.I.P Jordan and heart felt sympathy Michelle and Steve. xx
Posted by: =[ RIP JORDAN LY..., Colchester Alderman Blaxill. on 10:58am Sun 23 Mar 08
Seriouslly do something about these bloody roads before i loose another friend it was hard enough wen alex went and now jordan? in the space of 5 months that road is becoming a joke someone needs to sort it out! maybe put speedbumos in or find a traffic slowing scheme ...That man that was high on drugs or drink has to live with this for the rest of his life! jordan didnt deserve it ...
rip babe
love and missed so much x
[bold]bold[/bold] DO SOMETHING ABOUT LAYER ROAD![bold]bold[/bold]
Seriouslly do something about these bloody roads before i loose another friend it was hard enough wen alex went and now jordan? in the space of 5 months that road is becoming a joke someone needs to sort it out! maybe put speedbumos in or find a traffic slowing scheme ...That man that was high on drugs or drink has to live with this for the rest of his life! jordan didnt deserve it ...
rip babe
love and missed so much x
DO SOMETHING ABOUT LAYER ROAD!
Posted by: parent, shrub end on 11:54am Sun 23 Mar 08
I could not believe it when i heard that another young life has been taken on Layer Road, so tragic. The driver will have to live with his actions for the rest of his life.
Now it is time to sort Layer Road out. So many children crossing there, and they want more of our young children to cross there when they shut Blaxill!!. How many more young inocent lives will we have to loose before something is done. Please think hard before closing the school and making all of our children cross that road going to Monwick. I know that the Blaxil crew will all be heart broken. But they will make Jordan proud.
R.I.P sweetheart x x x x x
I could not believe it when i heard that another young life has been taken on Layer Road, so tragic. The driver will have to live with his actions for the rest of his life.
Now it is time to sort Layer Road out. So many children crossing there, and they want more of our young children to cross there when they shut Blaxill!!. How many more young inocent lives will we have to loose before something is done. Please think hard before closing the school and making all of our children cross that road going to Monwick. I know that the Blaxil crew will all be heart broken. But they will make Jordan proud.
R.I.P sweetheart x x x x x
Posted by: Sara,Antony&Jami
e, Colchester on 2:08pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Couldn`t believe it when my friend told me about the accident on Friday night exactly 4 months after Alex died.I didn`t know either family but my elder son attends AB school and knew Jordan.
I hope and pray the driver gets life for killing her drinking and drug abuse are so wrong.
Lets get some speed bumps in place up and down Layer Road before another death occurs.
My thoughts are with Jordan`s family and also with Alex`s family.
Both of whom will be and are missed by many,R.I.P little one,you are safe in the arm of Jesus with Alex now,watching down on all your family and friends.
Couldn`t believe it when my friend told me about the accident on Friday night exactly 4 months after Alex died.I didn`t know either family but my elder son attends AB school and knew Jordan.
I hope and pray the driver gets life for killing her drinking and drug abuse are so wrong.
Lets get some speed bumps in place up and down Layer Road before another death occurs.
My thoughts are with Jordan`s family and also with Alex`s family.
Both of whom will be and are missed by many,R.I.P little one,you are safe in the arm of Jesus with Alex now,watching down on all your family and friends.
Posted by: God Mother Karen, Lt.Billing, Northampton on 2:16pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Jordan my GOD DAUGHTER.
Such a beautiful life has been lost, you, your mum & dad did not deserve this.
Your letters, photo's & love will be cherished & locked in my heart for the rest of my life. I will not forget your SMILE & love that you gave to all around you.
Your Sugar Mag would have arrived the day after you fell a sleep, I'm so SORRY!! I know you shared your mags with friends which made me happy to make you SMILE, you were always thankful to me. I will never ever forget YOU, my very SPECIAL GOD DAUGHTER JORDAN.
I will look after mum & dad & try my hardest to make them smile.
You will never ever be forgotton & always be in my heart.
God Bless you Jordan x
Good night,sleep tight x
Love God mother Karen, Nigel & Thomas xxx from Northampton
Jordan my GOD DAUGHTER.
Such a beautiful life has been lost, you, your mum & dad did not deserve this.
Your letters, photo's & love will be cherished & locked in my heart for the rest of my life. I will not forget your SMILE & love that you gave to all around you.
Your Sugar Mag would have arrived the day after you fell a sleep, I'm so SORRY!! I know you shared your mags with friends which made me happy to make you SMILE, you were always thankful to me. I will never ever forget YOU, my very SPECIAL GOD DAUGHTER JORDAN.
I will look after mum & dad & try my hardest to make them smile.
You will never ever be forgotton & always be in my heart.
God Bless you Jordan x
Good night,sleep tight x
Love God mother Karen, Nigel & Thomas xxx from Northampton
Posted by: R..D, colchester on 2:28pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Crazy Eddy[/bold] wrote:
I thought she was a pedestrain? was she on a bike then?[/quote] [bold]bold[/bold] Does It Really Matter?
A Girl Has Died.
Crazy Eddy wrote:
I thought she was a pedestrain? was she on a bike then?
Does It Really Matter?
A Girl Has Died.
Posted by: =( No !! Alderman Blaxil, colchester on 4:31pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]parent[/bold] wrote:
I could not believe it when i heard that another young life has been taken on Layer Road, so tragic. The driver will have to live with his actions for the rest of his life. Now it is time to sort Layer Road out. So many children crossing there, and they want more of our young children to cross there when they shut Blaxill!!. How many more young inocent lives will we have to loose before something is done. Please think hard before closing the school and making all of our children cross that road going to Monwick. I know that the Blaxil crew will all be heart broken. But they will make Jordan proud. R.I.P sweetheart x x x x x [/quote] Thatnk-you 4 hat it was really sweet we are all very devistetaded because she went to our school and all her friends that was very close to her will miss her so much and her parants aswell xx r.i.p jorrds xx
parent wrote:
I could not believe it when i heard that another young life has been taken on Layer Road, so tragic. The driver will have to live with his actions for the rest of his life. Now it is time to sort Layer Road out. So many children crossing there, and they want more of our young children to cross there when they shut Blaxill!!. How many more young inocent lives will we have to loose before something is done. Please think hard before closing the school and making all of our children cross that road going to Monwick. I know that the Blaxil crew will all be heart broken. But they will make Jordan proud. R.I.P sweetheart x x x x x
Thatnk-you 4 hat it was really sweet we are all very devistetaded because she went to our school and all her friends that was very close to her will miss her so much and her parants aswell xx r.i.p jorrds xx
Posted by: Huwsand, Colchester on 4:41pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Frend[/bold] wrote:
I disagree with Juno about being sympathetic to the driver, he got in a car after taking drug or drink, I really think the UK should have the death penalty for such an offence. Jordan you will be missed [/quote] Now that i agree with!
Frend wrote:
I disagree with Juno about being sympathetic to the driver, he got in a car after taking drug or drink, I really think the UK should have the death penalty for such an offence. Jordan you will be missed
Now that i agree with!
Posted by: =( Charlie x, colchester on 4:51pm Sun 23 Mar 08
:( Jordan Hunnie I Went To Seee U Today !! All Ur Flowerrs You Shouldnat Be In Heaven Yet i Wanted To See You Become Famouse Witthh Your Dancing Hunnie x Its A Shme To See So Much Tallent Wasted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
! i H8 People Who Drink Drive I HOPE HE GOES DOWN 4 LIFE ****
Jordan Hunnie Rest In SafteyyNess And Piece Xxxxxxxxxxx
:( Jordan Hunnie I Went To Seee U Today !! All Ur Flowerrs You Shouldnat Be In Heaven Yet i Wanted To See You Become Famouse Witthh Your Dancing Hunnie x Its A Shme To See So Much Tallent Wasted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
! i H8 People Who Drink Drive I HOPE HE GOES DOWN 4 LIFE ****
Jordan Hunnie Rest In SafteyyNess And Piece Xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Pegasus, Colchester on 5:35pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote]He was given unconditional bail to return to Colchester Police Station on May 23.[/quote]
I dont know this girl or her family but I am a parent and if my child had been killed by someone who had drunk too much or were drugged up I would be inconsolable. The fact this bloke has been given unconditional bail is shocking. I hope he gets his comeuppance.
He was given unconditional bail to return to Colchester Police Station on May 23.
I dont know this girl or her family but I am a parent and if my child had been killed by someone who had drunk too much or were drugged up I would be inconsolable. The fact this bloke has been given unconditional bail is shocking. I hope he gets his comeuppance.
Posted by: Mallory., brampton. on 8:01pm Sun 23 Mar 08
R.I.P
Babe yuu didnt deserve this no on did
i didnt know yuu that well but i do know that gods got one hell of a stuning angel up there...They need to do something about that road...
people speed along it with no care in the world...
they need to sort it out...
thats too of you now gone in the space of 5 months first alex and now you... :(
[bold]bold[/bold] rest in peace babe..x
[bold]bold[/bold]
R.I.P
Babe yuu didnt deserve this no on did
i didnt know yuu that well but i do know that gods got one hell of a stuning angel up there...They need to do something about that road...
people speed along it with no care in the world...
they need to sort it out...
thats too of you now gone in the space of 5 months first alex and now you... :(
rest in peace babe..x
Posted by: R.I.P on 8:15pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]=[ RIP JORDAN LY...[/bold] wrote:
Seriouslly do something about these bloody roads before i loose another friend it was hard enough wen alex went and now jordan? in the space of 5 months that road is becoming a joke someone needs to sort it out! maybe put speedbumos in or find a traffic slowing scheme ...That man that was high on drugs or drink has to live with this for the rest of his life! jordan didnt deserve it ... rip babe love and missed so much x [bold]bold[/bold] DO SOMETHING ABOUT LAYER ROAD![bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] i agree with this ^
another child lost by careless driving! something needs to be done about this road before someone else has to suffer my thoughts are with jordans family and friends
nobody deserved this she had her whole entire life ahead of her untill some man who thought it was right to get high and drunk came along and cut it short.
R.I.P
Please do somthing about this road its getting more and more dangerous... Children have to cross it to get too and from school they are being out at risk slow that traffic down because people are flying down it like they own it ... and its not right
change layer road.
R.I.P
jordan
Missed and loved.
=[ RIP JORDAN LY... wrote:
Seriouslly do something about these bloody roads before i loose another friend it was hard enough wen alex went and now jordan? in the space of 5 months that road is becoming a joke someone needs to sort it out! maybe put speedbumos in or find a traffic slowing scheme ...That man that was high on drugs or drink has to live with this for the rest of his life! jordan didnt deserve it ... rip babe love and missed so much x DO SOMETHING ABOUT LAYER ROAD!
i agree with this ^
another child lost by careless driving! something needs to be done about this road before someone else has to suffer my thoughts are with jordans family and friends
nobody deserved this she had her whole entire life ahead of her untill some man who thought it was right to get high and drunk came along and cut it short.
R.I.P
Please do somthing about this road its getting more and more dangerous... Children have to cross it to get too and from school they are being out at risk slow that traffic down because people are flying down it like they own it ... and its not right
change layer road.
R.I.P
jordan
Missed and loved.
Posted by: linda, prettygate on 9:15pm Sun 23 Mar 08
what sad news my heart goes out the parents who have lost a wonderful daughter jordan i hope you rest in peace
what sad news my heart goes out the parents who have lost a wonderful daughter jordan i hope you rest in peace
Posted by: wayne love, burnley lancashire on 9:48pm Sun 23 Mar 08
to steve and michelle
there is nothing that words can say or nothing i can do but my love goes out to the both of you. god bless Jordan. speak soon. xxx
to steve and michelle
there is nothing that words can say or nothing i can do but my love goes out to the both of you. god bless Jordan. speak soon. xxx
Posted by: The old sea dog, Any port in a storm on 10:23pm Sun 23 Mar 08
R.I.P. Wrote:
"Please do somthing about this road its getting more and more dangerous... Children have to cross it to get too and from school they are being out at risk slow that traffic down because people are flying down it like they own it ... and its not right.
AND PEDESTRIANS STEP OUT INTO THE ROAD LIKE THEY OWN IT TOO!!!
R.I.P. Wrote:
"Please do somthing about this road its getting more and more dangerous... Children have to cross it to get too and from school they are being out at risk slow that traffic down because people are flying down it like they own it ... and its not right.
AND PEDESTRIANS STEP OUT INTO THE ROAD LIKE THEY OWN IT TOO!!!
Posted by: Colonial, Colchester on 11:23pm Sun 23 Mar 08
There is a lot of ill informed comment here; if you bother to read the report in the local press you will find that the driver was arrested - (the police arrest wnenever they can now, it helps boost thir figures) - 'on suspicion of.....' and then released on unconditional bail until 23rd May. If the police had any sort of a case he would have been charged! Do keep in mind that the previous fatality involved a young boy who was not even on the road but riding towards the pedestrian crossing on the footpath. The suggestion is that he realised at the last minute that he was not going to get across ahead of the bus, braked hard and was pitched over the handle bars and under the wheels of the bus. this was not an accident that could be attributed in any way to the condition of, or the way, that a vehicle was being driven on that road.
There is a lot of ill informed comment here; if you bother to read the report in the local press you will find that the driver was arrested - (the police arrest wnenever they can now, it helps boost thir figures) - 'on suspicion of.....' and then released on unconditional bail until 23rd May. If the police had any sort of a case he would have been charged! Do keep in mind that the previous fatality involved a young boy who was not even on the road but riding towards the pedestrian crossing on the footpath. The suggestion is that he realised at the last minute that he was not going to get across ahead of the bus, braked hard and was pitched over the handle bars and under the wheels of the bus. this was not an accident that could be attributed in any way to the condition of, or the way, that a vehicle was being driven on that road.
Posted by: Colonial, Colchester on 11:31pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Apologies about a misspelt word in above; 'helps boost [bold]their[/bold] figures'
Apologies about a misspelt word in above; 'helps boost
their figures'
Posted by: Terry, colchester on 1:15pm Mon 24 Mar 08
If it is proved that the driver of this car was under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, he should be charged with murder. He was in charge of a leathal weapon - one ton of metal hitting an un-protected human being. Ignorance is not a defence he either drunk alcolhol or took drugs as reported both of which can affect judgement.
If it is proved that the driver of this car was under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, he should be charged with murder. He was in charge of a leathal weapon - one ton of metal hitting an un-protected human being. Ignorance is not a defence he either drunk alcolhol or took drugs as reported both of which can affect judgement.
Posted by: donna, southampton on 2:58pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Dear steven and michelle,i have just heard from jane,im so sorry, its so wrong.Thinking of you both x
Dear steven and michelle,i have just heard from jane,im so sorry, its so wrong.Thinking of you both x
Posted by: jane, cirencester on 3:45pm Mon 24 Mar 08
To the person who thinks we should have sympathy for the driver...how very easy for you to say, when this isnt your daughter that has been so cruelly snatched away before her time,this man still has a life , my brother and his wife have lost there everything!!..all there hopes for the future have been shattered...
forgive me if i dont feel any sympathy...jordans auntie jane ....
To the person who thinks we should have sympathy for the driver...how very easy for you to say, when this isnt your daughter that has been so cruelly snatched away before her time,this man still has a life , my brother and his wife have lost there everything!!..all there hopes for the future have been shattered...
forgive me if i dont feel any sympathy...jordans auntie jane ....
Posted by: jane, cirencester on 3:54pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Jordan...
beautiful niece and cousin..
you will be so sadly missed by us all sweetheart!
Lost and Bewildered
Confused and frightened,
Where do i begin,
So mixed up inside,
Feelings all in a spin.
i don’t know what to do,
head is screaming,
Too many nightmares,
That i keep on dreaming.
Do I cut off,
I just want to sleep,
Lost and bewildered,
In my heart I weep.
So much hurt,
I’m crying out in pain,
All I want to do is,
bring you back again.
To our brother steve and our lovely sister in law...
look after each other
and know that we are here any time day or night....
all our love auntie jane, cousins craig emilyrose...
auntie vicky and cousin georgia
xxxxxxxxxxx
Jordan...
beautiful niece and cousin..
you will be so sadly missed by us all sweetheart!
Lost and Bewildered
Confused and frightened,
Where do i begin,
So mixed up inside,
Feelings all in a spin.
i don’t know what to do,
head is screaming,
Too many nightmares,
That i keep on dreaming.
Do I cut off,
I just want to sleep,
Lost and bewildered,
In my heart I weep.
So much hurt,
I’m crying out in pain,
All I want to do is,
bring you back again.
To our brother steve and our lovely sister in law...
look after each other
and know that we are here any time day or night....
all our love auntie jane, cousins craig emilyrose...
auntie vicky and cousin georgia
xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Rhys, Prettygate on 11:34pm Mon 24 Mar 08
I send love to those who knew this lovly girl im sure the pain you feel is unbareable i no how it feels hang in there support each other.
may i also ay this is not a site to argue with each other please last thing people need.
i say best thing for this road is speed camra's and speed bumps and maybe a crosssing(zebra).
once again love goes to those who knew her. xx
I send love to those who knew this lovly girl im sure the pain you feel is unbareable i no how it feels hang in there support each other.
may i also ay this is not a site to argue with each other please last thing people need.
i say best thing for this road is speed camra's and speed bumps and maybe a crosssing(zebra).
once again love goes to those who knew her. xx
Posted by: lesley, essex on 12:05am Tue 25 Mar 08
no parent should ever go through losing a much loved young girl or ne child of ne ages i cant imaging wot that family and friends are going through such a fun loved young girl with the whole world ahead of her how can we teach are kids right from wrong when this kind of thing happens my sympathy to every 1 who loved that young girl so many lovely messages to all family and friends my heart goes out to all lesley
no parent should ever go through losing a much loved young girl or ne child of ne ages i cant imaging wot that family and friends are going through such a fun loved young girl with the whole world ahead of her how can we teach are kids right from wrong when this kind of thing happens my sympathy to every 1 who loved that young girl so many lovely messages to all family and friends my heart goes out to all lesley
Posted by: s.watts, colchester. st.michaels estate on 10:01am Wed 26 Mar 08
you are legend and you will missed by everyone i knw. the estate will not be the same without you.
miss you loads.
you are legend and you will missed by everyone i knw. the estate will not be the same without you.
miss you loads.
Posted by: Jess, maine/colchester on 6:03pm Wed 26 Mar 08
To Jordan's parents and friends:
I don't know a whole lot of people in the colchester community yet and I don't know you folks, but I also have a 14 year old daughter and my heart goes out to you and all her friends and family.
It's heartwrenching to read this article and see the response and think of her parents. I'm sure she was beautiful inside and out and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
To Jordan's parents and friends:
I don't know a whole lot of people in the colchester community yet and I don't know you folks, but I also have a 14 year old daughter and my heart goes out to you and all her friends and family.
It's heartwrenching to read this article and see the response and think of her parents. I'm sure she was beautiful inside and out and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: julie, colchester on 10:53am Thu 27 Mar 08
Jordan you will be missed so very much by everyone who knew you. I only knew you through my son.
My heart goes out to your mom and dad and all of your friends and family right now. My son is missing you terribly. He has spoke of nothing else since last Friday. You made him smile. You shared some pretty special times together. He wont forget you and neither will anyone else that you touched with your smile and laughter.
You were one in a million babe and although you maybe gone you will never ever be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Honey
Jordan you will be missed so very much by everyone who knew you. I only knew you through my son.
My heart goes out to your mom and dad and all of your friends and family right now. My son is missing you terribly. He has spoke of nothing else since last Friday. You made him smile. You shared some pretty special times together. He wont forget you and neither will anyone else that you touched with your smile and laughter.
You were one in a million babe and although you maybe gone you will never ever be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Honey
Posted by: craig quilter, cirencester on 12:03pm Thu 27 Mar 08
I dnt know wot 2 say! It hurts when i think of u and how you were so special, but tho your gone it dosent matter youll always be in my heart love allways and 4eva craig xxx
I dnt know wot 2 say! It hurts when i think of u and how you were so special, but tho your gone it dosent matter youll always be in my heart love allways and 4eva craig xxx
Posted by: Emma Cridland, Colchester on 12:57pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Steve and Michelle, my thoughts are with you at this tragic time, no word can make up for your loss, love to you both..God Bless Jordan xxx
Steve and Michelle, my thoughts are with you at this tragic time, no word can make up for your loss, love to you both..God Bless Jordan xxx
Posted by: Kloee, Colchester on 11:29pm Mon 31 Mar 08
This Is So Sad. I Knew Jordan,, & i Knew alex...Its So Sad How They Both Died On The Same Road In A Matter Of Months. This road Is Dangerous. Youngsters & Teenagers Use This Road To Get To School In The Morning & In The Afternoon!! I Love You Jordan..Never Forgett You..
R.I.P Darliin xoxoxox
This Is So Sad. I Knew Jordan,, & i Knew alex...Its So Sad How They Both Died On The Same Road In A Matter Of Months. This road Is Dangerous. Youngsters & Teenagers Use This Road To Get To School In The Morning & In The Afternoon!! I Love You Jordan..Never Forgett You..
R.I.P Darliin xoxoxox
Posted by: Karen, colchester on 7:29pm Thu 3 Apr 08
Steve & Michelle, all of us at LA Fitness send our heartfelt condolences. I had to speak to Steve today, and as a mother of a 14 year old daughter, it broke my heart - I can't even imagine what you are both going through but we are all thinking of you.
Steve & Michelle, all of us at LA Fitness send our heartfelt condolences. I had to speak to Steve today, and as a mother of a 14 year old daughter, it broke my heart - I can't even imagine what you are both going through but we are all thinking of you.
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