'Loving' dad had alcohol and cannabis in his system when he died in Arnold motorbike crash
An inquest has been opened into the death of motorbike enthusiast Vincent Kerry, who died in a road traffic collision in Arnold. The 41-year-old father was a popular member of the community as hundreds of people lined the streets of Arnold following his death in a procession called "One Last Ride".
Mr Kerry, who went by Vincent Isaacs, died from his injuries sustained in a collision that took place on Calverton Road on July 8. Coroner Rebecca Covington has opened an inquest touching upon his death at Nottingham Council House on Friday, September 13.
The short hearing, held in the afternoon, revealed Mr Kerry's causes of death have been listed as 1a traumatic injuries to the head and chest, 1b road traffic collision and 2 acute alcohol intoxication and cannabis use. The man was formally identified by his mother, Bernadette Kerry, at the Queen's Medical Centre on July 10.
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Coroner Covington said: "I certify that in accordance to my statutory duty, I have now opened an inquest touching on the death of Vincent James Michael Kerry. This hearing now stands adjourned for completion of further inquires and will be resumed for a final hearing on a date yet to be fixed.
"I would like to take this opportunity to pass my sincerest condolences to the friends, family and loved ones of Vincent James Michael Kerry. I am very sorry for your loss."
Ms Kerry has previously paid an emotional tribute to her beloved son. She said: “Vinny was a loving son, father and friend to many people in the local community. We are devastated by his sudden loss and would like to thank everybody for their well wishes and support at this awful time."
Besides his mother, aged 66, Mr Kerry also left behind his fiancée Jodi Tideswell, 39, children Trinity, Kira and Keegan and younger brother Kieran, 40. Mr Kerry lived in Arnold with his fiancée at the time of the crash.
Paying tribute to her partner, Ms Tideswell said: "He was infectious. Everybody who met him loved him. He had the most beautiful blue eyes you'd ever seen.
"He was a very proud man. His hair was always on point. He had a haircut three times a week. He was full of life. Bubbly. Happy. He loved motorbikes and he was a speed demon.
"We were childhood sweethearts and met again two years ago. We literally got engaged straight away. I'm never going to get a chance to marry him. We should've been planning a wedding, not a funeral."
The emotional procession, which took place on July 18, saw a convoy of cars, vans and motorbikes take the road in Mr Kerry's memory. The route began at the Sainsbury's supermarket on Sir John Robinson Way and ended on Calverton Road.