Dad dies after 'sitting down for butty and a yoghurt'
A loving father of four tragically passed away just moments after settling down for a "butty and a yoghurt" at his kitchen table, an inquest has revealed.
Lee Eddleston was found by a friend having choked on his own vomit at his residence in Blackburn, Lancashire, earlier this year. The well-liked dad, affectionately known as Eggy to his loved ones, had spent the evening with friends at the nearby Rishton Workmens Club on Thursday, January 16.
Following the night out, 55 year old Lee returned home and prepared a snack before his housemate Andrew Aspinall - who had lingered at the club a bit longer - also made his way back. Upon arriving home, Andrew discovered Lee lying on his back in the kitchen.
Lee was found " cold to the touch", leading Andrew to immediately realise his friend had passed away. Paramedics confirmed Mr Eddleston's death upon their arrival shortly afterwards.
An inquest conducted on Monday at Preston Coroners' Court heard that Lee, father to three daughters and a son, was a well-known and respected figure in Rishton and Blackburn, reports the Mirror.
Andrew described his friend as "a lovely lad" in a statement, which read: "We tended to leave the door unlocked for each other. When I got home the door was unlocked. I found Lee lying flat on his back. There was half a butty and a yoghurt left on the table. His skin was cold and I realised Lee was dead."
A post-mortem examination has disclosed that Lee succumbed to aspirational pneumonia, which, in simpler terms, means "in layman's terms, he choked on his own vomit", Assistant Coroner Sian Jones clarified.
Pathologist Dr Neil Papworth noted that Lee was "profoundly intoxicated" at the time of his death, a factor that increased his vulnerability to inhaling stomach contents. It is believed that Lee likely regurgitated "very soon after" beginning to eat his sandwich, with some food particles identifiable within his lungs.
Despite Lee's significant intoxication, evidenced by a blood alcohol level of 195mcg – more than double the legal limit for driving, which is 80mcg – this concentration was "not within the range encountered in deaths caused by alcohol alone", according to the pathologist.
The coroner concluded that the death was alcohol-related and stated: "The picture is clear of one where Lee had consumed sufficient alcohol to be considered significantly intoxicated to a point where the body's natural ability to protect itself and its airways were likely to be compromised."
Following Lee's passing, his friends established a Facebook page to reminisce about the good times they shared. Gen Wild, a friend, posted: "He had a heart of gold and a brilliant personality."
Another mate, Andy Holmes, expressed: "Your positive vibes often picked me up when I would read your posts. You would always try your best for others and your positive energy will always be remembered."
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