A pensioner died after his mobility scooter toppled over in Oxford’s Bonn Square.
John Russell accidentally drove down steps on January 28, an inquest heard yesterday.
The 81-year-old, who had existing heart disease, suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital .
He suffered a fatal heart attack the next day.
Coroner Darren Salter said retired delivery driver Mr Russell, who was born in Witney but most recently lived in Bath Street, East Oxford, died as the result of an accident.
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