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Inquest opens into Chris Boardman's mother's death

Funeral to be held on August 2
by Alex Bowden
Tue, Jul 26, 2016 12:41
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An inquest has heard that Olive Carol Boardman was struck by a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up while cycling on the Mold Road roundabout in Connah’s Quay at 1.54pm on Saturday, July 16. Chris Boardman’s mother, known as Carol, died at the Countess of Chester Hospital the following morning at the age of 75.

The Daily Post reports that the inquest opened at Ruthin County Hall yesterday. North East Wales and central coroner, John Gittins, said a Home Office post mortem has given a provisional cause of death as multiple injuries.

Gittins added that as there is a criminal investigation ongoing into the incident, the date for the full inquest will stand adjourned.

In a post to social media, Chris Boardman said that his mother’s funeral would be held at The South Chapel, Landican Crematorium on the Wirral.

“All are welcome to join us in saying goodbye to our mum.

“We ask that you don’t send flowers. If people feel the need to make a donation, her chosen charity is Hoylake RNLI.

“After the service, we will have a small gathering but due to the numbers, we hope people will understand the need to restrict this to family and close friends.”

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Alex Bowden

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ChrisB200SX | 8 years ago
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Tragic after the video that was posted of a lorry passing her too close not very long ago 2

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JamesE279 | 8 years ago
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https://rnli.org/howtosupportus/donatenow/Pages/Donate-in-memory.aspx

Don't forget to tick the box for Gift-Aid if you do donate.

J

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tritecommentbot | 8 years ago
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Oh so they did find the driver, just they're trying to work out what actually happened. Last I heard it was a hit and run. Thought they were searching for him/her.

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notfastenough replied to tritecommentbot | 8 years ago
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unconstituted wrote:

Oh so they did find the driver, just they're trying to work out what actually happened. Last I heard it was a hit and run. Thought they were searching for him/her.

 

Indeed, but without wanting to get the pitchforks out, surely the driver should have been arrested?  Leaving the scene of an accident would be the minimum, even when they are still working to establish the facts.

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chrismayoh | 8 years ago
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North Wales Police have today renewed their appeal for information to the incident.

Chief Inspector Darren Wareing North Wales Police Road Policing Unit said: “A full and complex investigation is now underway which will include a forensic examination of the scene, vehicle and bike and interviewing witnesses who can help us build a full picture.

"We have already spoken with a number of people, including the driver of the Mitsubishi, however I’d like to ask again if you were in the area at the time and witnessed the collision or any events leading up to it to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote RC1610 4385. Alternatively, contact the control room direct via the new web live chat /contact/chat-support.aspx.”

 

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tritecommentbot | 8 years ago
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Did they actually catch the guy?

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CXR94Di2 | 8 years ago
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If it transpires that the driver was at fault, then we can only hope that some good( change In traffic law) can come from her sad death.

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