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Tragic Aquaplaning: Young Driver Dies on A45
15 Jul
Summary
- A 22-year-old driver lost his life after his car aquaplaned.
- The fatal incident occurred on the A45 in wet weather conditions.
- The coroner is investigating road conditions to prevent future tragedies.
A devastating incident on the A45 claimed the life of 22-year-old Cody Stock on December 5th. His car aquaplaned due to surface rainwater, causing it to leave the westbound carriageway between Ditchford Lane and Turnells Mill Lane.
Assistant coroner Hassan Shah expressed his intent to contact National Highways. He is requesting a report on the road's condition to explore potential preventative measures that could avert future fatalities.
Stock's parents, Hayley and Adam, acknowledged the coroner's findings, believing they could significantly reduce the risk of similar collisions. A passenger, who was a best friend of the deceased, suffered serious injuries during the crash.
