He maneuvered his car to receive the impact of an out-of-control truck and save his wife: “He sacrificed his life for the woman he loved”

“He sacrificed his life to save the woman he loved.”. With these words, the family of David Lalgee defined the last action of the man who died after maneuvering his car to receive the impact of an out-of-control truck and thus save the life of his wife, Jo, who was traveling in the passenger seat.

Lalgee, 64, made the decision in a split second on March 20when a heavy transport vehicle lost control after a tire burst and crashed through the central barrier near Salford on the M60 motorway at Gran Manchester, England.

As reported Daily Mailthe pastor, grandfather of nine grandchildren and resident of Tameside, He suffered “catastrophic and life-incompatible” injuries. He died later in the hospital. His wife survived with minor injuries.

Before him Bolton Coroner’s Court – who carried out an investigation after the accident – Jo paid tribute to her husband. He defined it as a “charismatic, loving and generous” mansomeone who “dedicated his time to others.” He added that his death represented “a huge loss for many people.”

Lalgee, 64, made the decision in a split second on March 20, when a heavy transport vehicle lost control. Photo: Facebook/Jo Lalgee.

The coroner Michael Pemberton concluded that the crash was “totally inevitable” and ruled out criminal responsibility of those who were on the highway on the day of that fateful accident. He stated that There is no “realistic explanation” for the tire failure and added that there could have been an object on the road, although nothing was found.

The investigation established that the truck, driven by Tracy Carradicehad no previous mechanical failures. It had undergone a technical service the day before with no defects on the wheel or axle. The forensic analysis did not detect nails, bulges or external objects that would explain the tire explosion..

Carradice, with eight years of experience, said he heard “a big explosion” and that the vehicle “fell violently” to the right. He testified that he hit the brakes and tried to maintain control.

Jo, his wife, defined him as a “charismatic, loving and generous” man. Photo: Facebook/Jo Lalgee.

“I was standing on the pedal and fighting the steering wheel.”he stated, while expressing that there was nothing he could have done differently and that he relives the scene every day.

Detective Sergeant Matthew Waggettof the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said the crash was the result of “a chain of events” and that the truck driver had no responsibility. He stressed that there was no negligent conduct and that The origin of the tire failure remains unexplained.

David’s sacrifice: his last words

Jo told Daily Mail that her husband “without a doubt” saved her life. He recalled that, upon seeing the truck cross the median, David anticipated the collision and said: “OK, here we go.”

He maneuvered the car to put himself between her and the impact. After the crash and several rollovers, she came out alive. “It was a miracle that I could walk. «He did everything to prevent the truck from hitting me,» he said.

«He did everything to prevent the truck from hitting me,» his wife said. Photo: Facebook/Jo Lalgee.

Doctors tried to save him, but the severity of his injuries made it impossible. The certificate established death by “multiple traumas consistent with a traffic collision.”

Lalgee, born in Scunthorpe, was former police officer, qualified nurse and church pastor Church Alive, en Blackpool. His family described him as “a pillar of love and support to many.”

The couple He had three children and three stepchildren.and was in the process of moving to Blackpool after visiting the city that same day.

The forensic analysis did not detect nails, bulges or external objects that would explain the tire explosion. Photo: Facebook/Jo Lalgee.

At the closing of the hearing, the coroner admitted feeling “personally moved,” as he had traveled the same route just twenty minutes before. “This is an absolute tragedy and David’s loss will be felt forever. He was a deeply loved father, grandfather and husband. who made a notable contribution to the community,” he said.