An inquest into the death of Island teenager Lucia Porter in a car accident last month, has been opened and adjourned at Douglas courthouse.
The 14-year old from Wybourne Grove in Onchan lost her life when the car she was travelling in crashed on the Switchback Road in Peel on 8 March.
The inquest before coroner John Needham heard Lucia died at the scene from her injuries.
Lucia's mother Julie and several family members attended today's hearing, where Mr Needham offered them his condolences.
The coroner released the teenager's body for funeral arrangements to be made and adjourned the inquest until after police inquiries are concluded.
Plans to use Summerland site as temporary car park
Union says it's been 'stonewalled' by DOI over bus driver strikes
Sunlight reflecting from mirror sparks carpet fire
Douglas Council must provide new response to FOI about former nurses home
Athol Street closed following single vehicle collision