Essex go-kart death was 'natural cause'

Derek McKechnie was with friends when the incident happened at the track in Colchester

A 59-year-old man died from natural causes while go-karting in Essex, port-mortem tests have revealed.

Derek McKechnie, from Ashbeam Close in Great Warley, Essex, was racing with friends at Indikart Racing, in Grange Way, Colchester, on 11 October.

He crashed into tyres on the edge of the track and died later in Colchester General Hospital.

The incident was investigated by Essex Police who said there would be no further police involvement.