FLOWERS have been laid at the spot on the A41 where a 29-year-old chef died.

Thomas Nelson died when his BMW collided with a pedestrian, veered off the road and crashed into a tree near the Wendlebury Interchange on Friday, August 10.

Flowers, cards and notes have been left at the scene, with pictures of the chef, who has been described as ‘superb and inspirational’.

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One reads: ‘we won’t forget you’, while another says ‘I’m going to miss you more than you’ll ever know’.

Earlier this week, an inquest into his death was opened, at which the coroner said Mr Nelson’s car was travelling ‘at speed’ when the crash happened.

Oxford Coroner's Court heard today how the 29-year-old was driving southbound at about 5.30pm when he hit a pedestrian and careered off the road.

Oxfordshire coroner Darren Salter said: "He was driving his car at speed on the A41 when he appeared to lose control of his vehicle and hit a tree and a fence."

The victim, who was born in Oxford and worked as a chef, received CPR from paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene at 5.55pm.

The collision fuelled concerns about the potential dangers of the A41, with bus shelters located at the side of the 70mph road in both directions.

The shelters are about half a mile from the interchange and county councillor Ian Corkin, whose division covers Wendlebury, previously said passengers had to stand in 'close proximity' to cars travelling at a high speed.

A full inquest will be held on Wednesday, January 30 at Oxford Coroner’s Court.