AN inquest has opened into the death of 21-year-old whose car crashed into a tree.

Wilson Bang, of Mead Road, Chandler's Ford, died on Sunday, April 14 on the A3090 between the junctions of Hook Road and Hursley Road. 

The inquest was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court on Wednesday, April 24 and heard that Mr Bang was driving a Toyota Celica when he lost control and span 180 degrees before colliding with a tree.

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The cause of death was given as multiple injuries due to a road traffic collision. 

A police spokesman previously said: "We are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal road traffic collision in Chandler's Ford.

"If you witnessed the collision, have any dash cam footage, or would like to talk to us about this incident, please contact us on 101 quoting reference 44240156514 or report online via our website."

The full inquest will be held on May 13 next year at Winchester Coroners' Court.