Dad-of-two was three times over the limit when he died in moped crash

A dad-of-two died after losing control of his moped and crashing into a kerb, an inquest has heard. Thomas Nicholson, 32, had spent the day drinking at a friend's christening and was three times over the drink drive limit, the hearing was told.

In a documentary inquest at Rochdale Coroner's Court, coroner Matthew Cox read a statement by Mr Nicholson's partner of five years, Colleen De Nysschen. Ms De Nysschen said that the pair had known each other for several years before getting into a relationship and had moved into a home in Stubbins in 2019, following the birth of their daughter.

Mr Nicholson also had a son from a previous relationship and worked at Marshalls Quarry in Ramsbottom, Ms De Nysschen confirmed. In February 2021, he passed his motorcycle test and bought a moped to help him get to and from work.