Retired Merchant Navy captain was killed after being struck by a car as he left Scarborough Athletic match with his son

By Kevin Donald
Published 3rd Nov 2021, 18:28 BST
Updated 5th Nov 2021, 14:42 BST
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A retired sea captain was run over and killed after falling into a road - even though his son was standing in front of him desperately trying to flag down the oncoming vehicle.

Keith Wrightson, 62, had been to watch Scarborough Athletic with son Luke, 33, and the pair were walking home when Mr Wrightson Snr stumbled and fell from the kerb into the road, an inquest heard.

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