Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Darren Wilson
Ref: 2019-0418
Date: 5 Dec 2019
Coroner: Timothy Brennand
Area: Lincolnshire
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted the collision site was a notorious accident hotspot due to a lack of traffic calming measures. Concerns were raised regarding the absence of a reduced speed limit and double white lines to prevent overtaking and inform drivers of hazards.
Date
5 Dec 2019
56-day deadline
24 Feb 2020 est.
estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted the collision site was a notorious accident hotspot due to a lack of traffic calming measures. Concerns were raised regarding the absence of a reduced speed limit and double white lines to prevent overtaking and inform drivers of hazards.
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During_the_course of the _inquest the evidence revealed matters giving_ rise to concernIn my opinion
Timothy BRENNAND HM Senior Coroner County of Lincolnshire Tthere is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken. _ The Inquest heard a Forensic Collision Investigator and a local resident who was also a former Highways Officer who both confirmed that the location of the collision was a notorious accident "hotspot" , in that whilst there had been no previous fatalities, there had been innumerable "near misses" as well as non-fatal road traffic collisions; The inherent danger of the location arose because of a lack of traffic calming measures such as a reduction of the speed limit at this location as well as deployment of double white lines to inform drivers of the potential hazard and to prevent overtaking;
Timothy BRENNAND HM Senior Coroner County of Lincolnshire Tthere is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken. _ The Inquest heard a Forensic Collision Investigator and a local resident who was also a former Highways Officer who both confirmed that the location of the collision was a notorious accident "hotspot" , in that whilst there had been no previous fatalities, there had been innumerable "near misses" as well as non-fatal road traffic collisions; The inherent danger of the location arose because of a lack of traffic calming measures such as a reduction of the speed limit at this location as well as deployment of double white lines to inform drivers of the potential hazard and to prevent overtaking;
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Investigation and inquest
On 30/04/2019 commenced an investigation into the death of Darren WILSON, aged 46_ The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 12/11/2019. The conclusion of the inquest was that Darren WILSON died as a result of Road Traffic Collision, the medical cause of death being: Ia Multiple Injuries Ib 1c.
Circumstances of the death
On the 20th April 2019, whilst driving his motor vehicle along the A159 Gainsborough Road Scotter, Lincolnshire, the deceased performed an overtaking manoeuvre to attempt drive past the offside of stationary vehicle positioned in the centre of the road, pointing in the same direction. This car was signalling; about make a proper right turn onto the C229 road, when the deceased's car collided into the turning car having struck head on a second vehicle that had been approaching being correctly driven along the opposite carriageway, the presence of which the deceased had failed to observe. The deceased sustained multiple un-survivable injuries and notwithstanding attempted resuscitation was to be pronounced dead at the scene_ Attending police officers established the deceased had not been wearing his safety at the time of the impact:.
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you ANDIOR your organisation have the power to take such action.
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Timothy BRENNAND HM Senior Coroner County of Lincolnshire Timothy BRENNAND HM Senior Coroner
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Report details
- Reference
- 2019-0418
- Date of report
- 5 December 2019
- Coroner
- Timothy Brennand
- Coroner area
- Lincolnshire
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- Lincolnshire County Council