Statue unveiled in memory of Ellesmere Port crash victim

Tallie Brazier, 22, died in Ellesmere Port in April in a crash. Now Clive Knowles, the owner of the centre beside the A5, has installed a giant ‘Hulk’ sculpture with its foot on a crushed car and a message highlighting the dangers of speeding.

His gesture marks the passing of Tallie, who also worked at the Ironwork’s café, and he said the sculpture is to put an end to driving that causes accidents through speed.

An inquest into Tallie's death was opened then adjourned in May. It heard that she was the front seat passenger in a car at a set of traffic lights that was hit to the rear by another vehicle. The inquest has not yet confirmed the cause of the crash. 

Mr Knowles said: “Tallie was clearly a very intelligent and well-loved young lady, who very much impacted the lives of the people she worked with.

“Inspired by her life and to raise more awareness around road safety, we wanted to create this important sculpture, the UK’s only road safety monument.

“With the aim to put a stop to avoidable losses like Tallie’s.”

Tallie Brazier. (Image: Cheshire Police)

The giant structure can be found by visitors as they drive into the entryway of the British Ironwork Centre off the A5.

A spokesman for the centre said: “At first glance, the recycled metal sculpture may appear to be just another creative representation of one of the world’s most beloved superheroes, but the real meaning behind the piece is so much more important. 

“Earlier this year, Tallie, who worked in the Ironworks’ Forge Café, was sadly killed in a road collision that was no fault of her own.

“Tallie’s colleagues and the wider team at the centre were incredibly devastated to hear of this tragic loss.

“Within the wider Marvel universe, the Hulk is known for his extreme moments of anger during times of crisis.

“The Ironworks wanted to use this idea to highlight how devastating Tallie’s loss has been, representing those moments of rage when major road accidents could’ve been avoided through safer driving. 

“The hope is for the sculpture to raise awareness around care and safety when driving. Prompting unsafe drivers to slow down and think about the devastating impact their actions could have on the lives of others.

“The Ironworks are also fully open to discussions with National Highways to place this sculpture on a UK tour, and look forward to starting another national effort.”