Inquest opens into A34 crash death near Sutton Scotney

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 20:26 · Archive

An inquest has opened into the death of Marc Peter William Waterman, 45, who died when a van hit his broken-down car on the A34 near Sutton Scotney on 23 October.

An inquest has opened into the death of Marc Peter William Waterman, 45, of Merlin Way, Swindon. He died when a Mercedes Sprinter van collided with his broken-down Citroën Picasso on the A34 near Sutton Scotney on 23 October. Area coroner Jason Pegg opened the inquest at Winchester Coroner's Court on 2 November.

Mr Waterman was seated in his vehicle at the time of the crash, which resulted in fatal injuries. The cause of death is a neck injury, with further histology and toxicology results pending.

A 33-year-old man from Walsall, the driver of the van, was arrested on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by careless driving. He has been bailed with conditions until 4 December whilst the investigation continues. A woman, two children and a dog were also in the van at the time.

The dog died at the scene. A one-year-old child who was in the van was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Detective Sergeant Oliver Cahill-Smith said police were carrying out a 'thorough investigation' into the collision and asked anyone who saw the broken-down Citroën Picasso or witnessed the collision with the Mercedes Sprinter van to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Man who died after van hit broken-down car on A34 named as inquest opensAn inquest has opened into the death of a man who died in a major crash on the A34.Andover Advertiser · 2 Nov, 13:21
• Man who died after van hit broken-down car on A34 named as inquest opensAn inquest has opened into the death of a man who died in a major crash on the A34.Basingstoke Gazette · 2 Nov, 13:21
• Man who died after van hit broken-down car on A34 named as inquest opensAn inquest has opened into the death of a man who died in a major crash on the A34.Romsey Advertiser · 2 Nov, 13:21

In this story: Marc Peter William Waterman · A34 · Sutton Scotney · Swindon · Walsall · Winchester Coroner's Court · Jason Pegg · Oliver Cahill-Smith

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