Inquest into James Cowton death to open

Wed, 18 Jul 2018

James Cowton at this year's TT

An inquest will open today into the death of a road racer who was killed during last week's Southern 100.

James Cowton died during a four-rider incident in the 600cc Challenge race last Thursday.

Cowton had six podium finishes at the Southern 100 and a TT podium in the Lightweight class.

Coroner of Inquests Jayne Hughes will open the hearing into the 26-year-old's death at Douglas Courthouse at midday.