Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Robert Walker
Ref: 2016-0494
Date: 9 Mar 2016
Coroner: Selena Lynch
Area: London (South)
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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A road bend lacks adequate deviation markings, a tree trunk near the carriageway edge endangers road users, and a path's slippery surface could cause walkers to fall into the road.
Date
9 Mar 2016
56-day deadline
4 May 2016 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
A road bend lacks adequate deviation markings, a tree trunk near the carriageway edge endangers road users, and a path's slippery surface could cause walkers to fall into the road.
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_ _ The bend lacks sufficient deviation markings (2) There is a tree trunk near the edge of the carriageway that presents a danger to road users particularly cyclists (3) A path that approaches the road and is well used by walkers has a surface that could cause walkers to slip into the carriageway: These summarised in the report ofL ffrom Ministry
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Circumstances of the death
On 4 August 2015 Mr Walker was riding his Triumph motorcycle with a group of other motorcyclists travelling north on Old Farleigh Road, South London. The group was within the speed limit and Mr Walker was not impaired by alcohol, drugs or illness He lost control of his motorcycle on the second of two bends close to the Farleigh Border and Hillocks Wood_
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken t0 prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2016-0494
- Date of report
- 9 March 2016
- Coroner
- Selena Lynch
- Coroner area
- London (South)
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: 4 May 2016 (estimated).
Sent to
- Tandridge District Council