Lottery winner who saved officer dies in Essex hit-and-run

A 39-year-old man who won a million-pound lottery prize after saving a police officer’s life has died following a suspected hit-and-run collision in Essex. Anthony Canty, a father of two from Maldon, succumbed to his injuries in hospital four days after being struck while cycling to work.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on May 21 on Maldon Road in Tiptree. According to authorities and witness accounts, Canty was riding his bicycle when he was hit by a car, believed to be a black Ford Ka. The driver initially left the scene. A passerby administered first aid until emergency services arrived. Canty was transported to a hospital in serious condition but died on May 25.

Essex Police confirmed an 18-year-old male driver was arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and failing to stop after a collision. The suspect has since been released under investigation as inquiries continue. Police have appealed to the public for any CCTV, dashcam footage, or eyewitness information related to the crash.

Canty was widely known in the community not only for his lottery win but...