Paul Wadsworth, 46, died following the crash on Partington Street in Failsworth at around 3.40pm on Tuesday, September 9. At Rochdale Coroners' Court on Thursday (October 2), an inquest into the death of Mr Wadsworth was opened by assistant coroner for Manchester North Julie Mitchell. Paul Wadsworth was pronounced dead at the scene(Image: Joseph Taylor)Police Coroners Officer Katie Burrows told the court that Mr Wadsworth was born in Scunthorpe but lived on Burgess Drive in Failsworth. Recommended reading:PCO Burrows said an investigation into Mr Wadsworth's death is ongoing, while Ms Mitchell said confirmation of the cause of death was pending. The assistant coroner also offered her condolences to the family and friends of Mr Wadsworth.