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Robert Walker

Ref: 2016-0494 Date: 9 Mar 2016 Coroner: Selena Lynch Area: London (South) 0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee View PDF

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted insufficient deviation markings on a road bend, a tree trunk near the carriageway that posed a danger to cyclists, and a slippery path surface that could cause walkers to slip into the road.

Date 9 Mar 2016
56-day deadline 4 May 2016 est. estimated from the report date
Responses identified 0 of 1
Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Coroner's concerns

AI summary
The coroner noted insufficient deviation markings on a road bend, a tree trunk near the carriageway that posed a danger to cyclists, and a slippery path surface that could cause walkers to slip into the road.
View full coroner's concerns
_ _ 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 APR The riding

Catford Traffic Police. An extract from his report is attached_

Report sections

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 from the report date).

Sent to

Tandridge District Council

Source links

Judiciary.uk page → Report PDF →

Data: judiciary.uk.

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