A MAN who died after crashing into a metal barrier in Littlemore has been named.
Wesley Chiddington died last month of 'massive head trauma' after hitting the barrier while riding the child's white Midi Moto motorcycle he was riding, an inquest heard yesterday.
Oxfordshire coroner Darren Salter said at the opening of Mr Chiddington's inquest, that there had been no witnesses to the crash, which happened at approximately 11.10pm on February 17, but the 35-year-old had been discovered by walkers with 'severe injuries'.
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He had been travelling west on Long Lane, Littlemore, when he crashed.
Mr Salter said: "He appears to have failed to see a white metal barrier to prevent vehicle access."
It was the same spot where 16-year-old David Allen was killed after his moped hit the metal railing in 2004.
A full inquest into Mr Chiddington's death is due to take place on July 8.
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