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Neal Keeling

Man admits killing dad-to-be on M6

A man has admitted causing the death of a driver in a crash on the M6 last month. John Frazer Yates, 28, of no fixed abode but from North Wales, was arrested following a three-vehicle crash.

He was arrested after the incident on November 15th and has now pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. The collision happened at around 12.30am on the M6 northbound between junctions 20, Lymm, and 21, Thelwall.

The incident involved three vehicles, a black Peugeot 107, a Peugeot 307 and a white Volkswagen Scirocco driven by Yates. Sadly, the driver of the Peugeot 107, 41-year-old Christopher Smith from St Helens, died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the collision.

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In a statement, Cheshire Constabulary said: "Yates appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday December 14th where he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen. Yates was remanded in custody and is set to be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday 20 January 2023."

Paying tribute to him, the family of a 41-year Mr Smith said: “Christopher was a loving son, brother and uncle, and he was devoted to his partner Mandy. The couple were awaiting the arrival of their first child, and Christopher was extremely excited about the prospect of becoming a father himself.

“Christopher was very close to his family, and nothing was ever too much trouble for him in regard to his friends. He loved to spend time with Mandy and working to provide for her, and also enjoyed watching and playing football.

“Christopher will always be remembered for his great sense of humour. Following his death Christopher has donated his organs so that others can live on.”

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