Appeal after fatal collision at Anwick

UPDATE: 21 June, 9.30pm:

Rachael Leader has paid tribute to her ‘beautiful’ and ‘gorgeous’ daughter Oria Henry after a fatal collision in Anwick on Sunday, 18 June.

She said: “To my darling daughter, Oria. I love you so much. I’m so sorry your precious life was taken from you. 

“You gave me so much light sweetheart, so much love and so much happiness. I will cherish each and every moment we had together. 

“You had the most beautiful smile and gorgeous curly hair. You touched the hearts of many Oria and I’m so incredibly proud to be your mummy. 

“I miss you so much. Whilst the pain of losing you is indescribable, I will turn it into purpose, for you and for us. 

“You chose me for a reason and will continue to shine your light through me. We will shine together. My darling girl, my baby, God will keep you safe until we meet again in heaven. 

“I love you Oria, mummy xxx”

We ask that the media respect the privacy of Rachael’s family during this extremely difficult time.

Our murder investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

 

 

UPDATE: 21 June, 10.18AM: We can confirm Ashley Henry and Oria Henry are father and daughter.

 

UPDATE: 20 June, 3.30PM: We have launched a murder investigation after a fatal collision between a lorry and a car in Anwick.

Driver Ashley Henry, 35, and passenger Oria Henry, 2, from Leicester were travelling along Main Road in a Blue Nissan Quashqai when the incident took place at around 2.45pm on Sunday, 18 June.

Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Our investigation into the incident continues but after careful consideration we can confirm we have begun a murder investigation into the death of two-year-old Oria.

We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident but cannot provide further details at this time.

Our thoughts remain with the family of those who lost their lives in this collision and specialist officers are supporting them at this difficult time.

If you have information that may help us in our enquiries, contact the force control room on 101 quoting incident number 264 of 18 June.

 

 

ORIGINAL RELEASE: We are saddened to confirm two people have died in a collision between a lorry and a car in Anwick.

Officers were called to Main Road at around 2.45pm on Sunday, 18 June and motorists were asked to avoid the area while they dealt with the incident.

A 35-year-old man and a two-year-old girl – the driver and passenger of a Blue Nissan Qashqai - died in the collision.

Their family have been made aware and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.

We are now appealing for witnesses and anyone who has dashcam footage from before or after the collision to get in touch if they saw the car.

Our investigation continues.

If you have information that may help us in our enquiries, contact the force control room on 101 quoting incident number 264 of 18 June.