A father-of-three was found dead on the M61 more than a day after police closed an automated iPhone crash alert without investigating, an inquest has heard. Nadeem Hussain, described by his family as a loving father, lay undiscovered for 28 hours after his iPhone sent a crash-detection SOS shortly after 10pm on March 21. Despite the device signalling a serious collision, officers closed the alert without follow-up action after being unable to reach the number.
Growing increasingly anxious, Mr Hussain's family traced his phone and discovered his Audi A3 down an embankment on the northbound carriageway at around 2am on March 23, according to Lancs.Live. Cones had been placed on the hard shoulder, which National Highways confirmed was due to a drain cover being damaged during the collision.
Inquest Details
An inquest into Mr Hussain's death was held at Preston Coroners' Court on Thursday, June 11. Area Coroner Kate Bisset confirmed that Mr Hussain died from injuries caused by a road traffic collision. His body was identified by his wife of 10 years, Chloe, at the Royal Preston Hospital.
Mr Hussain, a mechanic born in Burnley, was known as Dimmy. Tributes have been left on the hard shoulder near where his car left the carriageway.
Family Tributes
Mr Hussain's family described him as a kind, thoughtful man who had time for anyone and would do anything to help others. In a GoFundMe page set up in his honour, they wrote: "Nadeem was a loving father to three children, Maleesha, Anayah & Zakariyah. He spent his Sundays taking Anayah to the auctions & returning home with extra ‘treasures’ to annoy his wife."
The fundraiser, which has raised more than £4,000, pledges to build wells in third-world countries in his memory. The family added: "He was a loving brother and son, very close to his sisters who are left heartbroken. They sadly lost Nadia, their other sister six months before Nadeem."
Investigation Ongoing
At the inquest opening, the coroner said the case "remains with the police and CPS for investigation" and will be further mentioned on July 23.
