Coroner reaches 'death by misadventure' verdict on man who jumped out of moving taxi in Burnleyhttp://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/ne ... ving-taxi/A CORONER has concluded that misadventure was the cause of the death of a 40-year-old father who got out of a moving taxi.
An inquest held at Preston Coroner’s Court was told how Paul Burrows, from Brierfield, jumped out of the Toyota Avensis taxi in Church Street, Burnley, at around 2am on Sunday, April 15, of this year.
Mr Burrows sustained a number of serious injuries as he landed in the middle of the road.
Despite the best efforts of the public, paramedics and doctors Mr Burrows died at Royal Preston Hospital from his injuries.
Police appealed for witnesses following the death.
His inquest was held earlier this month.
Following his death, Mr Burrows’ family released a statement which paid tribute to the loving husband and father.
The statement read: “Paul was a much loved and caring husband, father, son and brother who will be missed more than words can say and who will be in our hearts forever.”
His nephew, Josh Wilson, said: “Paul was one of the nicest men anyone could ask for.
“He would have helped absolutely anyone in need, he was just that type of person.
“He truly loved my auntie and his kids and he’ll surely be missed by everyone who ever was lucky enough to know him.
“Gonna miss seeing him fly round in his Subaru.”
In the wake of Mr Burrows death police had issued a witness appeal, describing the incident as tragic.
Sgt Marc Glass, of the road policing unit, said: “This was a tragic incident and my thoughts and those of my investigation team are with the family at this sad and difficult time.”
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