An inquest into the death of a man who died in a horror smash in Salford has been opened.
John Hughes was killed in a crash on Bolton Road in Pendlebury on Sunday (July 12).
The 42-year-old was a passenger in car when it collided with an oncoming vehicle.
Both men were seriously injured.
Tragically, Mr Hughes, a taxi driver from Swinton, died as a result of his injuries.
Coroner Catherine Cundy opened the inquest into his death at Bolton Coroners' Court this afternoon (Thursady).
The inquest has been adjourned until October 16.
Tributes have been paid to Mr Hughes and Thomas Ashley, who was driving the Renault Megane at the time of the crash, just before 7am.
Mr Hughes and Mr Ashley are believed to have been friends.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , earlier this week, Mr Ashley's family described him as 'adorable' and 'loveable'.
His mum Trisha Hagerty said the 31-year-old lived in Swinton with his girlfriend. He had a little girl.
"Tom was adorable and lovable, everybody loved him", she added.
"He was a rogue but a lovable rouge.
"He had one brother and three sisters and was very close to his family. He was very close to his friends and loved going for a pint and a dance in a club.
"He is going to be missed by a lot of people."
In a statement read out in court, a spokesman for GMP said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact GMP’s Serious Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 923 of 12/07/20.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
