Teenager dies from 'severe multiple injuries' after falling from motorway bridge
Two vehicles crashed after the teenager had fallen onto the road
A teenager died from “severe multiple injuries” after falling from a motorway bridge before two cars crashed.
An inquest heard how James Smith, 19, of Winchester Road, Upham, died at Junction 12 of the M3 on October 12.
Coroner Jason Pegg told Winchester Coroner's Court that Mr Smith was “found on the carriageway". A post-mortem gave a preliminary cause of death as “severe multiple injuries”.
Mr Pegg adjourned the inquest opening to be heard in full at Winchester Coroner's Court next year.
A police spokesperson previously said of the incident: "Officers were called at 3.29am this morning following reports that a man had fallen from the bridge on Allbrook Way, Eastleigh, onto the M3 at junction 12.
"Emergency services attended, but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A collision involving two vehicles also occurred following the incident.
"The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers."