AN inquest has been opened into the death of Keith Poynton, the father of top Derbyshire cricketer, Tom Poynton.
Mr Poynton died in a road crash in Caldwell Road, near Rosliston, on Friday, at about 8pm.
His body was identified by Chris Grant, chairman of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, who had known Keith for "approximately five to six years" and were "best family friends".
The red Ferrari 458 Spider which Mr Poynton, 57, was driving left the road and hit a tree.
PC Deena Hyde, speaking at the inquest at Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court this morning, said: "The vehicle was being driven by Keith Poynton along with his passenger, who was his son Thomas Poynton."
She said the vehicle went "head-on into a tree".
Mr Poynton, of Main Street, Rosliston, was pronounced dead by paramedics at 9.15pm.
PC Hyde added: "Mr Grant was at the home address of the Poyntons at the time.
"Mr Poynton (Tom) rang home to his mum and they all came together."
Mr Poynton, of Rosliston, was an engineering director for Briggs of Burton.
Tom Poynton, a well-known Derbyshire cricketer, was also involved in the accident and suffered limb injuries.
A statement from Derbyshire County Cricket Club confirmed the Ferrari belonged to its chairman, Chris Grant.
The inquest has been adjourned pending further investigations.
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