The family of dad-of-two Stephen Shrimpton, 40, who died in the horror M53 coach crash on Friday morning have paid tribute to him as a “loving husband and father”
The family of a bus driver who died after a school coach crashed on the M53 motorway have paid a heartbreaking tribute.
Stephen Shrimpton is understood to have suffered “medical issues” prior to the incident in Wirral on Friday which also killed pupil Jessica Baker, 15. The dad-of-two, 40, has been described as a “loving husband and father”.
The coach overturned on the northbound carriageway near junction five at Hooton, Cheshire, at around 8am. A total of 58 people were involved in the incident, including the two fatalities.
The force formally named Mr Shrimpton this morning and released a statement from his family which said: “Stephen was a loving husband and father to his wife and his wonderful children, a caring and thoughtful man who would always prioritise others over himself. Stephen will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.” They have also requested privacy.