Police are continuing to investigate the death of a much-loved former teacher and football manager who died after being hit by a lorry.
An inquest into the death of John Patrick McCafferty, also known as Paddy, was opened at Rochdale Coroners Court this morning (March 28).
The court heard Mr McCafferty, 76, had been crossing Radcliffe New Road at the junction of Bury New Road in Whitefield before his death on March 15.
Emma Campbell, police coroners officer at Greater Manchester Police, said: "He successfully managed to cross one side of the road and waited on the island. "He has gone to cross over the other side of the road and has sadly been struck by a HGV." Ms Campbell told the court Mr McCafferty had been formally identified by police at 9.09pm after checking his driving licence. READ MORE: Awaab Ishak landlord said refugees were 'lucky to have a roof' and living with mould was 'OK and acceptable' She added that an investigation by GMP's serious collision investigation unit is 'ongoing'.
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