Inquest opens into death of biker dad killed in A494 crash

An inquest has opened into the death of a dad-of-two who died in a crash on the A494. Matthew Peacock, 32, died when his Honda collided with a Mercedes Sprinter van on the A494 near Llanferres on March 6. He was on his way to work at the Boots store in Broughton[1] when the collision[2] occurred at 9.16am.

At a brief hearing in Ruthin[3] John Gittins, senior coroner for North Wales east and central, said the emergency services were called by an off-duty police officer from West Yorkshire who was first on the scene. Following a post mortem examination a provisional cause of death was given as multiple injuries, but further toxicity tests are to be carried out. Mr Peacock, a father-of-two from Mwrog Street, Ruthin, had only recently started work as a security officer in Broughton, having previously worked at the Boots store in Ruthin. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up[4]

The hearing was told he had been disqualified from driving. Colleagues said he was "known for his kindness, his warm smile and his willingness to help anyone in need." A fundraising appeal was launched to help Mr Peacock's family pay for the funeral and the target of GBP6,000 has almost been reached. The inquest was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

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References

1. ^ Broughton (www.dailypost.co.uk)
2. ^ the collision (www.dailypost.co.uk)
3. ^ Ruthin (www.dailypost.co.uk)
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