AN inquest has been opened into the death of a man who died in a car crash following a police chase on the M606.

Yasib Ali, 34, of Whitby Road, Girlington, was certified dead at 3:37am on Monday by a doctor attending the scene of the crash.

He was identified by his fingerprints, the inquest heard.

The body of Mr Ali, who was single and unemployed, has been released to his family for a funeral. to take place.

The inquest was adjourned to conclude at a later date.