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EuroMillions winner who saved cop's life days before win dies in 'hit and run'
- Canty, who saved a police officer's life days before his win, died four days after a bicycle collision in Essex.
- Essex Police treat the incident as a suspected hit-and-run and are appealing for witnesses and CCTV or dash-cam footage.
- Canty became a national figure after giving CPR to a police officer who had a heart attack on a bus before his £1m EuroMillions win.
- Canty, described as a hero, rose to fame after his life-changing lottery win in 2020.
- Essex Police are seeking footage of a black Ford KA in the area around the time of the collision.
- Canty’s death is linked to a road collision in Maldon Road, Tiptree, Essex, on May 21.
- Canty, a father of two, had been celebrated after CPR rescue of a police officer days before winning the EuroMillions prize.
- The Daily Star reports the incident and Canty’s hero status following broad media coverage of his CPR act.
- Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the vehicle involved and collect potential footage.
- The police described Canty’s death as a tragedy following his earlier act of bravery.
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