Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Derek Thomas
Ref: 2017-0016
Date: 27 Jan 2017
Coroner: Andrew Bradley
Area: Hampshire (North East)
Responses identified: 0 / 2
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The unmanned and unprotected railway crossing relies solely on a distant train horn for warning, with previously obscured visibility contributing to safety risks.
Date
27 Jan 2017
56-day deadline
27 Mar 2017
Responses identified
0 of 2
Coroner's concerns
The unmanned and unprotected railway crossing relies solely on a distant train horn for warning, with previously obscured visibility contributing to safety risks.
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The crossing is unmanned and unprotected (2) The only direct warning is the horn being sounded by the driver some 400 m from the crossing (3) Visibility is obscured by a fence although remedial action has been taken to reduce the height of it thereby improving visibility
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On7 October 2016 commenced an investigation into the death of Derek Edward Hope THOMAS aged 83. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 24 January 2017 . The conclusion of the inquest was that he died of multiple injuries sustained when he crossed the railway line at the pedestrian crossing at Alice Holt Bentley in Hampshire on his mobility scooter and was struck by a train
Circumstances of the death
The deceased was a local resident who used the crossing regularly. He used a mobility scooter, On fifth October 2016 he used the foot crossing at Bentley station_ He did not appear to see or hear the approaching non-stopping train which struck him causing catastrophic Injury
Action should be taken
Floor him
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you and your organisation have the power to take such action:
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you and your organisation have the power to take such action:
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Report details
- Reference
- 2017-0016
- Date of report
- 27 January 2017
- Coroner
- Andrew Bradley
- Coroner area
- Hampshire (North East)
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 2
2 responses not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 27 Mar 2017.
Sent to
- HM Principal Inspector of Railways
- Office of Rail and Road
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