A POPULAR young musician who died when her car hit a tree may have swerved to avoid something in the road.

Justine Miskimmin, aged 22, died from shock and haemorrhage due to multiple injuries after hitting a tree on the A44 near Egdon on October 30.

Today, at an inquest into her death, deputy coroner Marguerite Elcock read out a statement which said Miss Miskimmin, of Wyld’s Lane, Worcester, “significantly steered to the near side", possibly to avoid an animal in the road.

A verdict of accidental death was recorded.

• See tomorrow's Worcester News for the full report.

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