M53 bus crash driver named as family reveal he had ‘medical issues’ at wheel

The driver of a school bus who died when it flipped over following a motorway crash has been named as 40-year-old Stephen Shrimpton.

His family paid tribute to ‘a loving husband and father to his wife and his wonderful children, a caring and thoughtful man who would always prioritise others over himself’.

In a statement, they added: ‘Stephen will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. The family have requested privacy at this devastating time.’

It came after his sister-in-law Emily revealed he was ‘suffering medical issues’ while at the wheel on a crowdfunding page set up to pay for his funeral, which has already surged past its £6,000 target.

A 15-year-old girl, Jessica Baker, also died after the coach overturned on the northbound M53 near junction five at Hooton, Cheshire, at around 8am on Friday.

In total, 58 people were involved in the incident, including the two fatalities.

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