CCTV footage from inside a shop showed the black Focus travelling down Magdalen Street, in Colchester shortly before the horror at 4.40am on Saturday February 1.”No words can fully express the incredible sadness everyone in the Rebels family is feeling.”

Cops closed down the road for 22 hours after investigations were launched.In a statement released by Essex Police on Monday, Makyle’s family said he was “a remarkable young man, and his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched”.”Makyle was much more than a talented athlete – he was a beloved son, a proud big brother, and a true friend to so many.”Eva Darold-Tchikaya you are forever in our hearts.””His kindness, thoughtfulness, and the joy he brought to those around him will never be forgotten.The car ploughed into the corner of a building containing a second hand shop and a Thai massage parlour.”Our lives will never be the same without him, but we will always carry his spirit in our hearts.””They touched the lives of so many of us. Our thoughts are with everyone who knew them.”

Essex Police said the driver veered onto the wrong side of the road and mounted the pavement, smashing into a set of brick steps outside a house.“In the coming days and weeks, we will find ways to honour Makyle, Anthony, Eva, and Daljang and ensure their light continues to shine in our university community. For now, we hold their families, their friends, and each other in our hearts.”He told MailOnline: “What happened was a tragedy, they were only kids with their lives ahead of them.”Rest in eternal peace Eva, you were loved by everyone who encountered you! You really were that girl with such energy and an unforgettable aura, sleep tight beautiful soul,” wrote one heartbroken friend.

‘REMARKABLE YOUNG MAN’

Meanwhile the University of Essex Student Section paid tribute to Ms Darold-Tchikaya, and shared a video on their Instagram story of her dancing.University of Essex students Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22 all lost their lives in the tragedy.”These were young lives filled with hope, promise, talent, and dreams for the future.”Dance journey continues, goodbye 24 and welcome 25.”“Our specialist Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating what led up to the collision but at this stage we do not believe any other vehicles were involved.They added: “He was in his final year studying sports science at the University of Essex, where he was not only dedicated to his academic pursuits but also to his love of basketball.“If you have any information about what happened, please contact us.”

‘BEAUTIFUL SOUL’

“Their loss will be felt by their families and closest friends and by all our university community. In classrooms, in halls, in shared moments of laughter and learning – they were part of us, and their absence will be felt profoundly.”A passionate player from a young age, he proudly represented the Essex Rebels, his university’s basketball team.Footage from the Cut & Coffee barber shop was shared by owner Mdhafar Abed, 42, as a “warning” against speeding.Two of the students, basketball players Mr Wol and Mr Hibbert, were pictured for the first time in their Essex Rebels team jerseys. 

“I want this footage to act as a warning and make people more aware of just how quickly you can lose control of a car when it’s being driven at that sort of speed. It’s really dangerous,” he added.It was Ms Darold-Tchikaya’s heartbreaking final post on her own social media before the smash, in Magdalen Street, Colchester.”But the car was going some speed – much too fast – and it looked to be in the middle of the road when it came past the shop.”University of Essex Vice Chancellor Maria Fasli had earlier posted: “It is with deep sadness I must share the devastating news four of our students – Makyle Bayley, Anthony Hibbert, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, and Daljang Wol – tragically lost their lives this weekend.”I hope you’re Dancing in the Sky Eva. RIP,” penned another.Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “I want to extend my condolences to the friends and family of Makyle, Eva, Anthony, and Daljang.He highlighted the lack of traffic calming measures in the area such as speed bumps or cameras.“This will be an incredibly difficult time for them and we have specialist officers supporting them.Mr Abed said the horror smash unfolded less than 400 metres away from his shop.It comes as emotional tributes have been paid to the four young victims, who were all heavily involved in university sporting communities.A statement on X, formerly Twitter, read: “We are heartbroken by the loss of Makyle Bayley, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, Anthony Hibbert and Daljang Wol.An her dance group who posted a heartfelt tribute which read: “Our dance family has lost a wonderful dancer, team mate, teacher and Vice president.A post on the University of Essex’s official account said: “Our whole University is in mourning for Makyle, Eva, Anthony and Daljang.”To every teacher I’ve taken class from and to everyone who’s shows support THANK YOU.The impact of the horror crash was so great that bricks and debris was spread up to 50 yards up the road, according to shocked witnesses.”As his family – his parents, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents – we are deeply heartbroken by his loss.The video, which shows Ms Darold-Tchikaya dancing, was captioned: “Over n out. This year has been incredible and one for the books.Essex Rebels Basketball also paid emotional tribute to the four young students.

“I again want to thank all the attending emergency services for their efforts to maintain the dignity of those who died and to the community for their support and co-operation.THIS is the moment a car carrying four university students speeds down a quiet street before crashing and killing all inside.