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Colchester: Footballer dies after collision
12:01am Tuesday 20th May 2008
THE sporting community is today mourning the loss of a talented young football player who died on a road less than a mile from his home.
Ross Crouch, 23, of School Road, Lawford, was walking home after a night out in Brantham when he was involved in a collision with a car yesterday at about 12.30am.
Ross, described as a talented young football player by fellow team-members, was central defender and club captain at Stanway Rovers, in Colchester.
Friends and family have been left shocked and devastated by the news of his death.
Ross had been out with friends in Brantham.
After saying goodbye, he began walking to his home in School Lane, Lawford.
At about 12.30am yesterday he was involved in a collision with an Audi A3 car on the A137 at Cox's Hill, Lawford.
The car driver, a 34-year-old local man, was uninjured.
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Amy Woodgate, manningtree says...
9:00am Sun 25 May 08
everyone that ever got to meet him will know that it is a privilage to have known him and been part of his life.
No one will ever forget that smile of his because there was never a time you would see him that he wasn't smiling.
I will never forget you rossy and you will always hold a special place in my heart. Look after us all from up there babe.
All my love now and always. Amy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Chan rollo, Colchester says...
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