TODAY, as the five members of one family killed in a collision on the A18 are laid to rest, we can reveal that the result of a second post mortem examination on the driver will be kept private.
The medical report's findings into the death of grandmother Angela Cockburn, 49, will remain undisclosed until any legal proceedings are heard or a full inquest is heard later this year.
Following the second examination, Mrs Cockburn's remains were formally released by the coroner so she could be reunited with the other four members of her family.
The five, from Chester-le-Street, died following the collision with a lorry on the Barton Street on Friday, April 12.
They were driving to a dancing competition at Butlin's, in Skegness, in their Nissan Primera at the time of the collision, with friends in other cars.
The road was closed while investigations were carried out.
As reported, Grimsby and North Lincolnshire coroner Paul Kelly agreed to the second post mortem examination on Mrs Cockburn at the request of an unnamed third party.
The unusual request, which is normally only reserved to parties involved in legal proceedings, was agreed to by the coroner, who opened the inquest into all five family members at Cleethorpes Town Hall last Wednesday.
An initial examination concluded Mrs Cockburn died from multiple injuries.
Her husband David, 48, daughter Bethany, 18, and one-year-old granddaughter Lacie Jade Stephenson, Bethany's daughter, also died from multiple injuries. The couple's older daughter, Carley Ann, 21, died from head injuries.
Their funeral was being held today at St John's Church, in Birtley, Gateshead.
Mr and Mrs Cockburn's son Dean, the only remaining family member, was leading the mourners as relatives said farewell to the tragic five.
He was to be joined by Lacie's dad, Bethany's boyfriend Garry Stephenson.
More than 65,000 people have joined a Facebook tribute group to the family.
See tomorrow's paper for coverage of the funeral.
