AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 79-year-old woman after a head on collision in Whalley last week.

Elizabeth Jepson, of Greenbank Court, Whiteacre Lane, Barrow, died when her car and another car collided head-on in Accrington Road on Wednesday.

The inquest heard police inquiries are continuing to determine whether any offence had been committed. No charges have been brought against the other motorist.

A post mortem examination showed Mrs Jepson died of neck, chest and leg injuries.

The hearing was adjourned.