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Met Police Officer Dies in 100mph Crash, Suicide Ruled
26 Feb
Summary
- Officer Louie Day died in a 100mph car crash on the A414 in Essex.
- An inquest concluded the death of the 23-year-old officer was suicide.
- No drugs or alcohol were found in Mr Day's system following the incident.

A young Metropolitan Police officer, Louie Day, aged 23, tragically died in a high-speed car collision with a tree on the A414 near Ongar, Essex. The incident occurred in the early hours of September 5, 2025. An inquest held at Essex Coroner's Court determined that Mr. Day's death was a suicide.
Experts estimate Mr. Day was traveling between 96 and 99 mph at the time of the crash. He sustained severe injuries to his head, chest, and abdomen. Medical examinations revealed no presence of drugs or alcohol in his system. Mr. Day's family has requested privacy to grieve their loss.




