Jeffrey Holmes, 68, was on his way to his grandson’s birthday party when he died in the accident at Hockering.

The inquest into his death heard a silver BMW 4 series driving in the opposite direction crossed into his lane and hit Mr Holmes' silver Skoda Yeti head-on.

The retired college lecturer was pronounced dead at the scene.

The scene of the crash where Mr Holmes died (Image: Supplied)

Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard that members of the public who stopped at the crash said the BMW driver, Paul Whitford, appeared "dazed and confused".

The court heard that he told witnesses he had a "coughing fit" and passed out at the time of the incident.

Mr Whitford, who was travelling back from the walk-in centre where he had sought treatment for a chest infection, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

However, Norfolk Constabulary say he was de-arrested shortly afterwards following enquiries.

Six days later he attended a voluntary interview at Wymondham police station and no charges were bought against........

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