CHIGWELL: Motorcyclist died day after his 21st birthday

Liam Sargeant, 21, of Lambourne Road, Chigwell, was involved in a crash with a blue Ford Fiesta while riding a red Yamaha motorcycle near an airfield along Ongar Road, Abridge, about 7pm on Friday.

He was taken to Queens Hospital, Romford, by emergency services but died shortly after arrival.

The driver of the Fiesta, a 22-year-old man from Epping Forest, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving at the scene.

He was questioned by police at Harlow Police Station and has since been released on bail until Tuesday, September 21 pending further inquiries.

Liam's mother, Deborah, has paid tribute to her only child, who she said will be sorely missed.

She said: "Since Liam started off his hobbies on his moped, he moved on to a 600cc motorcycle after passing his motorcycle test.

"His love of motorcycling inspired him to go on to take his advanced motorcycle test and gain his racing licence.

"He also had some off-road motorcycling experience with a 250cc motor-cross.

"Liam will be sorely missed by his friends and I."

Liam attended Debden Park High School as a youngster and at 16 joined a furniture fitting firm where he worked for several years.

He since moved on to work at a motorcycling faring for several months.

Flowers are laid at the roadside in Ongar Road, paying tribute to Liam.

One tribute read: "To a dearly missed friend, Liam. We can't believe this has happened again.

"You are gonna be so missed. Look after each other up there, you and Jamie.

"Love you lots, Chanelle and Hannah."

The road was closed for five hours on Firday as forensics gathered evidence to discover the cause of the crash.

It is understood a woman driving another blue Ford Fiesta who witnessed the crash contacted police with information.

Police have renewed there appeal for witnesses.

Any witnesses should call Chigwell road policing unit on 0300 333 44 44.

If you wish to pay a tribute to Liam, call the Guardian on 07768 507 739.