AN inquest has opened into the death of an 18-year-old man killed in a car crash.

Brandon Tyrone Cousens, of Defender Road, Southampton, died on March 5.

Area coroner Jason Pegg told Winchester Coroner's Court that Brandon died when a motor vehicle he was a passenger in was involved in a collision on Middle Road.

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Preliminary reports state that Mr Cousens suffered multiple injuries in the crash leading to his death.

Mr Pegg adjoined the inquest.

A full inquest will be held on December 11, 2023.