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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Russell

Lorry driver jailed over crash that killed off-duty Essex Police officer

A lorry driver who was vulnerable to falling asleep in monotonous situations has been jailed for seven years for causing the death of an off-duty police officer by dangerous driving.

Robert Harrison’s lorry crashed into Pc Tris Baker’s car on the A1060 in Roxwell, Essex on September 23, 2021, killing the 41-year-old officer.

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