A MAN has been charged in connection with a collision which resulted in the death of a man in Kelvedon.

Police officers were called to London Road shortly after 9.30pm on Saturday, September 3 after reports of a collision involving five vehicles.

Popular footballer Max Mayo, 30, from Feering, was tragically declared dead at the scene.

His family continues to be supported by specialist officers from Essex Police.

As part of the investigation into his death, a man and a woman were arrested.

Liam O’Brien, 32, of Navarre Gardens, Romford, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing the serious injury of two people by dangerous driving.

He appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday but no pleas were entered. He will next appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on October 4.

The woman who was arrested has been released under investigation.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage of it, or the moments leading up to it, to get in touch.”

Tributes have been left in a bus shelter in London Road dedicated to Max, who was an avid Chelsea supporter.

On Saturday, his friends and loved ones held a poignant tribute to him at Kelvedon’s football pitch at The Chase where he played for several years.

Hatfield Peverel Football Club also took to social media to pay tribute to the 30-year-old.

It reads: “The club are devastated to report the passing of one of our players, Max Mayo.

“[He] tragically passed away on Saturday evening. A top player but an even better guy who was loved by all who knew him.

“We were honoured and privileged to not only call him our teammate but our good friend - Max will be deeply missed by us all but never forgotten.”

If you have any information about the incident and can help the police’s investigation, you should contact 101 and quote incident 1276 of September 3.

Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made via charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.