EuroMillions winner dies after suspected hit-and-run in Essex
Summary
A man in his 30s, who had won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery and previously helped save a police officer’s life, died after a suspected hit-and-run in Essex. Police are investigating the crash involving a black Ford Ka that happened in Tiptree on May 21 and have arrested an 18-year-old man.Key Facts
- The collision happened at 6:30 a.m. on May 21 in Tiptree, Essex, involving a cyclist and a black Ford Ka car.
- The cyclist, believed to be Anthony Canty, was taken to hospital and died four days later.
- Canty helped save a police officer who had a heart attack during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 by performing CPR.
- Weeks after that event, Canty won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery with his partner, Katie Sullivan.
- An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit, and failing to stop after the crash.
- The suspect fled the scene on Maldon Road.
- Police are asking for anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or other footage of a black Ford Ka in the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
- Canty worked as a water supply worker and had said he would continue his job despite winning the lottery.
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