THE family of a Brentwood man who died following a fatal crash on the A414 near Ongar on May 23 have paid tribute to him as the investigation continues into the incident.
Colin Evans, 70, died after a silver Honda Jazz he was a passenger in collided with a red Vauxhall Vivaro van travelling in the opposite direction at the Pensons Lane junction just before 5pm.
Mr Evans, who had two grown-up daughters Emma and Melodie, had recently moved close to Brentwood from Chigwell where he had lived for almost 40 years.
His wife of 38 years, Lynne, died in 2009.
A statement issued by the family read: "Colin was a keen follower of the arts, and often painted scenes in the Impressionist style.
"He was passionate about classic cars, loved playing golf with his friends at Theydon Bois Golf Club and supported West Ham since his boyhood.
"He loved to visit France, having driven to most parts of the country, and often holidayed in Provence with his family.
"Colin had recently retired as a chartered surveyor and ran his own estate agency firm in Islington for 40 years."
His daughters Melodie and Emma are appealing with the police for witnesses to the fatal accident or for anyone that can help the police, to come forward.
The driver of the car he was travelling in, a 73-year-old woman, also from Brentwood, was flown by air ambulance to the Royal London Hospital suffering from serious injuries.
A 53-year-old man from East London, who was driving the Vauxhall, was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow with broken bones.
Police would like to speak to anyone with information about the incident or who stopped to help to please contact officers at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or by e-mail at collisionappeal@essex.pnn. police.uk and quoting incident number 0726 of May 23.
