Henry Thirsk was pronounced dead at the scene in Everingham, near Pocklington, after getting out of the Range Rover that he was struck by on April 20, 2022.
The 74-year-old, who owned the Feathers Hotel in Pocklington, was found lying near the car by his wife Sarah-Jane, the inquest at Hull Coroner’s Court heard.
Dr Christopher Johnson, a home office pathologist who carried out a post-mortem on Mr Thirsk, said the Range Rover was found near the bottom of a hill.
The car’s indicators and lights were on with the driver-side and rear doors open, the hearing was told.
Dr Johnson said an autopsy revealed that Mr Thirsk died of chest injuries due to being “crushed” by a vehicle.
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