Inquest Opens into Fatal Colchester Crash Killing Four University Students

An inquest has opened into the tragic deaths of four University of Essex students—Makyle Bayley, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, Anthony 'TJ' Hibbert, and Daljang Wol—who died in a car crash in Colchester on February 1. The court heard that the students, all from London, suffered severe traumatic head injuries or multiple injuries when their vehicle collided with a building. Makyle Bayley was identified as the driver at the time of the accident. Senior Coroner Lincoln Brookes expressed condolences to the families, noting the profound impact of the students' deaths on their community. The inquest has been adjourned to July 18 as police continue their investigation into the incident. The coroner attended the crash site to ensure proper identification and investigation processes were followed.