A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a father whose “smile lit up every room” in a crash two years ago.
Norman Case, 58, from Tolleshunt Major, was involved in a three-car collision between his VW Polo, a black Mercedes E220, and a grey Mercedes CLA 200.
The crash took place shortly after 9.30am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, on the A12 at Kelvedon.
Emergency services attended the scene but Mr Case died at the scene.
Ismaeel Malik, 22, of Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, was later charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
He pleaded guilty to the offence today (March 26) and will be sentenced on Wednesday, April 29.
In a statement, Mr Case’s wife Sarah, described her husband’s warm spirit and the lasting impact of his loss.
She said: "Everyone loved Norm, he had a smile that lit up every room, he had time and a nickname for everyone, he was a genuinely kind and thoughtful man that loved life, his family and friends.
"Life will never be the same without Norman Case.
"He adored being a dad and was strict but fair.
"He liked nothing better than spending time playing sport with Fraser and Kate and enjoying daddy daughter days.
"Holidays always involved sport – tennis, padel, golf – as well as family and friends, wonderful times that no longer, and never will, feel the same without Norm."
Mr Case was an avid Arsenal fan and keen cricketer playing for Maldon Cricket Club’s third team alongside his son Fraser.
He supported his daughter Kate in athletics and encouraged her in events including hurdles, long jump, triple jump, and high jump.
Mrs Case said: "October 22, 2024, was a day that our family and friends will never forget.
"After dropping Fraser and Kate at the school bus stop, they would never have imagined not seeing their father alive again.
"Mr Malik caused Norman's death, and all our lives will never be the same again.
"Norm was the life and soul of our family, now there is a massive void that will never be filled.
"Even everyday things like eating dinner together or watching sport on the TV, with the constant 'Norm' commentary, have changed forever.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank the police for all their support, particularly PC Jacob Harvey and DC Edward Gosling."
Mr Case grew up in west London before moving to Tolleshunt Major in 2006 to marry his wife, Sarah.
The couple welcomed their son Fraser in 2007 and their daughter Kate in 2009.
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