A man who died after a crash on the M6 donated his organs so that others can "live on."
Christopher Smith was involved in a three car crash in Thelwall, at 12.30am on Tuesday, November 15. The 41-year-old later died in hospital after suffering serious injuries.
A black Peugeot 107, a white Volkswagen Scirocco, and a Peugeot 307 were involved in the crash. Mr Smith, from St Helens, had been driving in the Peugeot 107.
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The driver of the Scirocco failed to stop and fled the scene on foot. John Frazer Yates, 28, of no fixed address, has since been charged in connection with the incident. He is currently in custody and is set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, December 14.
At this stage the charges remain as causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop following a collision, failing to provide a specimen for analysis and failing to report a collision.
Mr Smith's family issued a statement through Cheshire police, where they said he was excited to become a father for the first time. They also said that he donated his organs "so that others can live on."
His family 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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