A probe into the deaths of a father and daughter from Dagenham who were killed in a collision in October is still open, according to Cambridgeshire Police.

William Jesson, 22, and 18-month-old daughter Eve died in the incident near Chittering, a village north of Cambridge, on October 15 when the Ford Fiesta being driven by William collided with a lorry on the A10.

Cambridgeshire Police said its investigation into the collision "is still open" but a spokesperson said that it was no longer appealing to the public as "witnesses have been identified".

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Inquests into William and Eve's deaths were opened and adjourned last month at Lawrence Court in Huntingdon.

The court was told that William died from multiple traumatic injuries while Eve died of a traumatic head injury.

Coroner Elizabeth Gray adjourned the inquests until April next year for a pre-inquest review.

In a statement released through Cambridgeshire Police, William and Eve's family said: “William was the best son, father, brother and uncle anyone could ask for. He was such a kind-hearted man and the best dad to his girls and partner to his fiancée.

"He was kind, caring and made us laugh with his silly ways. He will be forever in our hearts and memories. Nothing will be the same without him, he was just a ray of sunshine and lit up a room.

“Eve was in this world for such a short period of time, but blessed us every day with her beautiful smile, her baby growls and her sweet nature.

"She made our hearts melt with pride. As a whole family we love you both so much and you will both be forever missed.” 

Police have not made any arrests in connection with the case. A woman and three-year-old girl, who were passengers in the Ford Fiesta, were also injured.

The lorry jack-knifed in the collision and went into a ditch, striking another car as it did so.

The lorry driver, a man in his 40s, suffered minor injuries.

At the time of the collision, Det Sgt Craig Wheeler said: “This is a truly tragic incident, in which a father and his young daughter have lost their lives. Our thoughts go out to their family and friends."

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