A 45-year-old man died after he lost control of his vehicle, an inquest opening heard yesterday.

Vehicle maintenance manager Jason Parker from Faringdon, was killed in the crash on the A417 Lechlade Road on New Year’s Day, Oxford Coroner’s Court heard.

Coroner Darren Salter read a report from coroner’s officer David Freeman that said Mr Parker lost control of his vehicle causing it to roll and end up on its roof.

A provisional inquest date has been set for Tuesday, June 30.

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