A LEIGH driver has been killed in a North Wales coastroad crash.

And the funeral of Ernie Clarke, 71, took place on Thursday at Overdale.

Mr Clarke, who was accompanied by his pet dog when the crash happened last Thursday evening on the A548 at Oakenholt, Flintshire.

The busy road was closed until late in the evening after the crash with a lorry.

The North Wales coroner has opened and adjourned an inquest. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Mr Clarke was married with a family.

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