Coroner Professor Paul Marks said the “only logical” conclusion for the inquest into the death of Henry Thirsk, who died on his farm in Everingham near Pocklington, was that he “died as a result of an accident”.
“This is nothing other than a tragic accident,” the coroner said. “No one is to blame.”
Prof Marks said the most likely explanation was that the 74-year-old father of one, farmer and hotelier, who owned the Feathers Hotel in Pocklington, got out of his Range Rover Vogue while the engine was running and opened the rear passenger door when the car rolled back.
He told Hull Coroner’s Court the vehicle “toppled him" and "ran over" him, leading to fatal chest injuries on the night of April 20, 2022.
The hearing previously heard that Mr Thirsk was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by his wife, a neighbour and paramedics to save him.
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