A Southampton man has died from drug toxicity shortly after falling from his bicycle, an inquest has heard.
Samuel Williams, 52, of Millbrook Road West, died at Southampton General Hospital on March 26 this year.
During an inquest opening in Winchester, area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said Mr Williams had returned home after falling from his bike and told staff what had happened.
The inquest heard that Mr Williams later became unresponsive.
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A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was bronchopneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and drug toxicity from fentanyl.
The inquest into Mr Williams' death was adjourned to a future date.
Further details are expected to be considered when the hearing resumes.
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