An inquest has been opened into the death of a man whose car crashed into a tree.

Coroner's officer Bryant Hale today confirmed Stuart Harden was the sole occupant of the Mercedes and that no other vehicles were involved.

Initial findings by a post mortem examination were that he died from multiple injuries.

Mr Harden, 48, of Ashford Road, Hamstreet, died at the scene of the accident at Birchett Lane. It happened at 4.35pm on Wednesday, February 9.

Coroner Rachel Redman, sitting at Ashford Magistrates Court, adjourned the hearing for a date to be fixed.

• Witnesses to the crash should contact Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.