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Tributes paid to Essex teacher struck by motorbike in Hadleigh - BBC News

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Linda Evans smiling at the camera while at a wedding. She is wearing a cream hat with a floral arrangement on the top and a cream jacket. Her hair is short and blonde and she has a fringe combed to the right of her face. There are several people in suits sitting behind her.

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Tributes paid to Essex teacher Linda Evans killed in Hadleigh motorbike collision

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Family and friends have paid tribute to 73-year-old teacher Linda Evans, who was fatally struck by a motorbike in London Road, Hadleigh. Evans, a grandmother and dedicated languages teacher of over 30 years, died at the scene. Essex Police have arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, and are appealing for witnesses.

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  • Linda Evans, a 73-year-old teacher and grandmother, died after being struck by a motorbike in London Road, Hadleigh.
  • The collision occurred at 19:45 BST on 9 October near a Morrisons supermarket.
  • Evans' family described her as a devoted mother, grandmother, and dedicated languages teacher who served the local community for over 30 years.
  • A man in his 20s has been arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
  • Essex Police have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
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