Saleh Al-Awlaki

On 11/12/2014 I commenced an investigation into the death of Saleh Awadh Mohamed Al-Awlaki, On 05 August 2016, I concluded an Inquest touching his death.

As perhaps you may be aware, this young student was struck by a car with some force on Great Western Road, Paignton. He died as a result of his injuries. I received evidence from police investigators at the Inquest. Contributing to the incident was the speed of the car, the dark shadow cast by the low sun and the fact the deceased stepped into the path of the accelerating car. Of particular note was the fact that the deceased did not use the pedestrian crossing when leaving the railway station. As you will be aware the pedestrian route between the railway station and the bus station is heavily used. I sought an opinion from a Senior Officer in the case. Police Sergeant the Senior Investigating Officer provided me with verbal and subsequently written advice. I am sharing that advice with you. You will note that he considers the erection of railings at the edge of the roadway to channel pedestrians towards the pedestrian crossing may have prevented the fatal collision..