The family of a royal protection police officer hit and killed by a HGV in a motorway accident said “the world will be a darker place without him” today.
Sergeant David Jennings, 48, stopped on the hard shoulder of the M25 on the anti-clockwise carriageway, between junctions 29 and 28 in Essex.
Detectives believe he had pulled over after hitting the central reservation. He got out of his car but was hit shortly before 9pm on March 31. Police said the driver stopped before leaving the scene.
Sgt Jennings served in the Met’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Command.
A statement released on behalf of his family said: “We have lost a devoted father, husband, brother and son who was dependable, hard-working and completely rooted to his family.
“He was committed to his job and was loved and respected by his family and friends.
"He will be deeply missed and the world will be a darker place without him.” Chief Superintendent Bert Moore of the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command said: “Dave was a consummate professional who displayed all that is good about the Met Police.”
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to call them on 020 8597 4874.
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving has been bailed until July.
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