Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Kevin Ritson
Ref: 2016-wp25356
Date: 10 Aug 2016
Coroner: David Roberts
Area: Cumbria
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified that a chevron warning sign was missing due to prior accident damage, and noted concerns regarding the poor condition and substandard adhesion of the road surface at Stangrah Farm.
Date
10 Aug 2016
56-day deadline
5 Oct 2016 est.
estimated from the report date
Responses identified
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Coroner's concerns
The coroner identified that a chevron warning sign was missing due to prior accident damage, and noted concerns regarding the poor condition and substandard adhesion of the road surface at Stangrah Farm.
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(1) The deceased was riding his motor bike through Stangrah Farm near Whitbeck. This had been the scene of an earlier accident damage from which had removed a chevron warning sign. It was clear from photographs that the road surface was not in good condition and holes had been patched. Evidence also showed the road surface adhesion to be below standard.
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 10th August 2015 | commenced I commenced an investigation into the death of Kevin David RITSON, aged 35 years. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest 27th June 2016. The conclusion of the inquest was: 1a) Multiple Injuries Conclusion: Accident
Circumstances of the death
On the 4th August 2015 the deceased and a companion went for a motorcycle ride around Cumbria via Penrith and Barrow. Whilst heading homewards north on the A595, on a left hand bend at Stangrah Farm, the deceased lost control of his machine, crossing the central white line and came off and entered the verge on the offside of the road. He was airlifted to Preston Hospital where he died of unsurvivable injuries.
Action should be taken
Whilst it is appreciated that many roads in the county require treatment the A595 is the main road to Barrow and the south, the Coroner requests you consider taking action at this particular location to upgrade the road surface and warning signs.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2016-wp25356
- Date of report
- 10 August 2016
- Coroner
- David Roberts
- Coroner area
- Cumbria
Responses identified
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 5 Oct 2016 (estimated from the report date).
Sent to
- Highways Department, Cumbria County Council