Ellesmere Port: Family 'need closure' a year on from man's death

Mr Coffey's family said the last year had been "so difficult for all of us, coping without him"

The family of a man who "went to the shop and never returned home" have urged witnesses to his death to come forward and help them find closure.

Sean Coffey died after he was struck by two cars outside a busy shopping precinct in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, at about 18:20 GMT on 31 December 2022.

Cheshire Police said the drivers stopped and were questioned, but officers were continuing inquiries.

Mr Coffey's family said his death had left "a massive void in our lives".

The 55-year-old was hit on the A41 Chester Road in Little Sutton by the junction with Smithy Lane by a black BMW and a grey Land Rover.

In a statement, his family said the last year had been "so difficult for all of us, coping without him" and urged anyone who may have seen what happened to contact police.

They said they were left devastated by the loss of such a "kind, generous and funny man" and still had "no closure after "Sean went to the shop and never returned home".

Cheshire Police has renewed a call for witnesses to the crash to come forward

Appealing for witnesses, Sgt Simon Degg said any information, "no matter how small, could make a real difference to the investigation".

"In order to establish what took place on that fateful day, our investigation has gone down a number of avenues, including reviewing CCTV, speaking with witnesses and interviewing the drivers involved," he said.

"I'm urging anyone who was in the area at the time who has not yet spoken with police, to come forward.

"Christmas and New Year are supposed to be a time to celebrate with family and friends, and our thoughts this Christmas are with Sean's family."

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