A man who expressed concerns to the Guardian about road safety has been killed in a car accident.

Colin Evans, 70, who lived on Chigwell’s notorious Pudding Lane for almost 40 years’ was involved in a fatal crash on the A414 near Ongar, on May 23.

In 2001, 2008 and 2009 Mr Evans and his late wife called for action to be taken along their road to slow drivers down, after their house was struck several times by motorists.

Mr Evans’ family have paid tribute to the former surveyor who spent much of his life in Epping Forest.

In a statement, they said: "Colin Evans was a much loved father to his two grown-up daughters Emma and Melodie.  He was a local man all his life, living for almost 40 years in Pudding Lane, Chigwell.  His wife of 38 years, Lynne, died in 2009.

"Colin was a keen follower of the arts, and often painted scenes in the Impressionist style.  He was passionate about classic cars, loved playing golf with his friends at Theydon Bois Golf Club and supported West Ham since his boyhood.

"He loved to visit France, having driven to most parts of the country, and often holidayed in Provence with his family.

“Colin had recently retired as a chartered surveyor and ran his own estate agency firm in Islington for 40 years."

Mr Evans’ daughters, Melodie and Emma, are urging anyone who may have information over the fatal accident to come forward.

Police are still looking to speak to an off-duty nurse and a black male in his 30’s who stopped to help at the scene.

Anyone who may have any information about the fatal crash which happened just before 5pm, close to the Vojan restaurant, is urged to contact police on 101.