Bury painter and decorator died after serious M6 crash

Kevin Lloyd died at Leighton Hospital on May 25 after a crash on the northbound carriageway on May 23 last year.

The 71-year-old, of Rochdale Road, Bury, was driving a van which was involved in a collision on the carriageway between junction 16 for Crewe and Stoke, and junction 17 for Congleton and Sandbach.

In an inquest into his death held at Cheshire Coroners Court on Wednesday, it was heard that Mr Lloyd’s vehicle ‘had severe damage’ following the incident.

It was also noted that he sustained ‘chest injuries’ as a result of the collision.

The painter and decorator received treatment for his injuries at Leighton Hospital but died two days later.

Senior coroner Jacqueline Devonish said Mr Lloyd had respiratory failure and confirmed his medical cause of death as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

She added: “His death was a result of a road traffic accident.

“I would like to extend my condolences to his friends and family.”