A CARTERTON great-grandfather killed in a car crash died from blunt chest injuries, a coroner has said.

Burswin Road resident Tom Rose, 89, died in the accident between Brize Norton and Curbridge, near the Caswell Lane junction, while driving with his nephew Kevin Rose on Monday last week.

Oxfordshire coroner Darren Salter opened the inquest on Tuesday and adjourned it until February 17 next year.

Retired market gardener Mr Rose, is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary, two children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

His funeral will be at St Mary’s Church, in Black Bourton, on Friday, September 26, at 11am.

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