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Lottery Winner Fatally Injured in Hit-and-Run
18 Jun
Summary
- A EuroMillions winner died from a traumatic brain injury after a collision.
- The incident occurred on Maldon Road in Tiptree, Essex.
- An 18-year-old driver was arrested in connection with the event.
Anthony Canty, a 39-year-old father of two who had won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery, has died following a collision while cycling. The incident, which occurred on May 21st, resulted in a fatal traumatic brain injury. Canty was pronounced dead in hospital on May 25th.
The collision took place on Maldon Road in Tiptree, Essex, as Canty was riding his bicycle. He was reportedly struck by a Ford KA travelling in the same direction. Emergency services attended the scene and transported him to the Royal London Hospital.
An 18-year-old driver of the Ford KA was arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and failing to stop. The driver has since been released under investigation.
The inquest into Mr. Canty's death was opened and subsequently suspended by area coroner Michelle Brown for four months to allow police investigations to continue.
