Woman found on road died from chest injuries

Aimee Marie Pike died on the A379 Embankment Road at New Bridge, Kingsbridge

A woman who was found dead on a road outside a property died from chest and abdominal injuries, an inquest has heard.

Aimee Pike, 22, died on the A379 Embankment Road at New Bridge, Kingsbridge, Devon, in the early hours of 23 April 2025, the inquest in Exeter heard.

Rowan Sutton, 30, of West Charleton Court, Kingsbridge, denied her murder and is due to stand trial next summer at Plymouth Crown Court.

Coroner Deborah Archer said Ms Pike's cause of death was chest and abdominal injuries. The inquest was adjourned.