The collision took place on the A134 at Stoke Ferry, near Downham Market, at around 11.50am on February 26.

Paul Stocking, 53, a business proprietor from King's Lynn, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of death was given as multiple injuries due to a road traffic collision.

Norfolk Coroner's Court, at County Hall in Norwich. (Image: Newsquest)

The road was closed for more than 11 hours between the B1160 roundabout in Wereham and A134 Whittington Hill roundabout while emergency services attended.

An inquest into his death was opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court on Friday (March 13).

It heard that Mr Stocking was born on May 28, 1972 and lived on Wretton Road in King's Lynn.

Assistant coroner Robin Weyell adjourned the inquest for 1pm on August 11, 2026.

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