Police seeking woman in kebab shop after 'devoted' dad dies in crash

Police are trying to trace a woman who was in a kebab shop just metres away from where a dad was run over and killed.

Sean Coffey, 55, was walking on Chester Road (A41), near the junction of Smithy Lane in Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port at 6.20pm on Saturday, December 31, when he was hit by a black BMW X5 and a grey Land Rover Discovery. The man died following the crash.

Enquiries into the crash are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage to come forward. Police are particularly interested in speaking to a woman who was very close to the crash, as she went into the Nice Kebab and Pizza House at the time of it happening.

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Sgt Claire Bailey said: “The drivers involved have been very helpful, but so we can conduct a thorough investigation, we really need more witnesses to come forward. At the time of the collision it was very busy with pedestrians and motorists who are likely to have witnessed the collision and events running up to it.

“We are particularly interested in speaking with a female who was very close to the collision when it occurred, she went into the Nice Kebab and Pizza House on Chester Road to call for help. We believe that she would be able to assist us in our investigation.

“I’d urge anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage that will help us establish the circumstances to contact us for the sake of Sean’s devastated family.”

Sean Coffey died from his injuries after being involved in a crash on the A41, Chester Road in Little Sutton (Cheshire Police)

Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 quoting IML1446529 or visit https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us .

Alternatively, anyone with information can report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously .

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