Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Philip Evanson
Ref: 2016-0359
Date: 13 Oct 2016
Coroner: Alan Moore
Area: Cheshire
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Road markings on the A49 Tarporley Road, specifically the ghost island, lane dividers, and right turn arrows, are significantly worn and indistinct, posing a safety risk.
Date
13 Oct 2016
56-day deadline
8 Dec 2016
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Road markings on the A49 Tarporley Road, specifically the ghost island, lane dividers, and right turn arrows, are significantly worn and indistinct, posing a safety risk.
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The road markings on the A49 Tarporley Road, Tarporley Cheshire at its junction with what is known locally as the ‘old’ Tarporley Road are significantly worn and in parts indistinct.
The markings in question relate to:
1. A ‘ghost’ island;
2. The lane dividing lines on the approach to the island;
3. Right turn arrows.
of Cheshire Police gave evidence to this effect at the inquest. Photographs of the scene were produced to me in evidence. The officer indicated that the police had raised concerns with the relevant authorities immediately following the incident on a Police Form 43 (F43).
The markings in question relate to:
1. A ‘ghost’ island;
2. The lane dividing lines on the approach to the island;
3. Right turn arrows.
of Cheshire Police gave evidence to this effect at the inquest. Photographs of the scene were produced to me in evidence. The officer indicated that the police had raised concerns with the relevant authorities immediately following the incident on a Police Form 43 (F43).
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 6 June 2016 I commenced an investigation into the death of Philip David EVANSON (age 55).
The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 12 October 2016.
The conclusion at the inquest was Road Traffic Collison.
The medical cause of death was 1(a) Multiple injuries.
The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 12 October 2016.
The conclusion at the inquest was Road Traffic Collison.
The medical cause of death was 1(a) Multiple injuries.
Circumstances of the death
At approximately 9.30 pm on 27 May 2016 Mr Evanson was riding his motorcycle on the A49 Tarporley Road, Tarporley, Cheshire when he collided with a car. He sustained multiple injuries during the collision which caused his death at the scene.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2016-0359
- Date of report
- 13 October 2016
- Coroner
- Alan Moore
- Coroner area
- Cheshire
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 8 Dec 2016.
Sent to
- Cheshire Council, Vale Royal Area Highway Office