Overview

• Manchester South Coroners Court ruled the 24-year-old died from a devastating brain injury after a road traffic collision.
• Witnesses told the inquest he was overtaking and undertaking in heavy rain before striking the central reservation and losing control.
• The coroner said insufficient tyre tread and his manner of driving were significant factors in the loss of control.
• Police collision experts noted very wet conditions with standing water worsened by blocked drainage and road defects, though his exact speed could not be determined.
• His mother thanked responders and highlighted family fundraising for National FASD, which has surpassed £28,500 after confirming his FASD diagnosis.