Eileen Haskell was a passenger in one of the cars
Eileen Haskell, 64, from Upminster, passed away following the eight-vehicle crash in Squirrels Heath Road on Thursday, 20 February.
A 48-year-old man, who was a pedestrian, also passed away from injuries sustained in the collision. He has not yet been named at the request of his family.
Six other people were injured in the crash, which happened at around 1.15pm. All were taken to hospital and have since been discharged.
A 37-year-old man from Brentwood was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was also taken to hospital for treatment, and was discharged on Tuesday, 25 February.
He has since been bailed until a date in mid-March.
The scene of the crash near the A127 junction (credit: Sam Bridges)
Detective Constable Phil Stokes said: “Two people have died as a result of this collision and their family’s will be devastated and looking for answers.
“”We need anyone who witnessed the collision, or has any information about the events leading up to it to do the right thing and contact police.
“Any information will be useful and certainly anyone who has dash cam footage could be vital to our inquiry. You can also give information to Crimestoppers if you do not want to give your name.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 3570/20FEB.
To give information anonymously, contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Tags: Romford, Havering, Upminster, Harold Wood, A127
