AN inquest has opened into the death of a Hampshire motorcyclist. 

Lathan CJ Hatchett, 26, of Elm Tree Place, Four Marks, died on December 13 last year after a crash on the A34. 

Police were called after the crash at 5.30am between the M3, junction 9 at Winnall and the A303 at Bullington Cross.

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An inquest was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court on Monday, March 25.

Area coroner Jason Pegg said the cause of death was a traumatic head injury. 

The full inquest will be held at Winchester Coroners' Court on April 7 next year.