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Philip Evanson

Ref: 2016-0359 Date: 13 Oct 2016 Coroner: Alan Moore Area: Cheshire 0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee View PDF

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted that road markings on the A49 Tarporley Road, including a 'ghost' island, lane dividing lines, and right turn arrows, were significantly worn and indistinct.

Date 13 Oct 2016
56-day deadline 8 Dec 2016 stated in the report
Responses identified 0 of 1
Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Coroner's concerns

AI summary
The coroner noted that road markings on the A49 Tarporley Road, including a 'ghost' island, lane dividing lines, and right turn arrows, were significantly worn and indistinct.
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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).

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.
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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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 (stated in the report).

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Cheshire Council, Vale Royal Area Highway Office

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