Inquest opens after 28-year-old man dies in A46 collision near Lincoln

Cory Williamson died after a three-vehicle collision on Thursday, March 26

15:57, 21 Apr 2026

A46 Skellingthorpe roundabout(Image: Google)

An inquest has opened after a 28-year-old man died following a collision on the A46.[1]

The emergency services were called to Skellingthorpe Roundabout near Lincoln shortly after 10am on Thursday, March 26.

Three vehicles were involved in the incident, including a Volvo HGV carrying cows, a grey Honda Jazz and a white Ford Mondeo.

Lincolnshire Police[2] confirmed around 2.30pm that a man had died at the scene and his family had been informed.

The body was formally identified as Cory Williamson, of Lincoln[3], on the day of the incident by PC Smith.

An inquest was opened into his death on Monday, April 20 by Coroner Jayne Wilkes.

It was heard that a post-mortem examination took place on Wednesday, April 1 by Dr Michael Biggs and a medical cause of death had been provided as 'crush asphyxia'.

The inquest was then suspended due to a criminal prosecution commencing in relation to an offence linked to the incident.

References

1. ^ died following a collision on the A46. (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
2. ^ Lincolnshire Police (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
3. ^ Lincoln (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)