Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
James McGeown
Ref: 2015-0506
Date: 22 Jul 2015
Coroner: Andrew Cox
Area: Worcestershire
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted an undulation in the road surface that likely caused a vehicle to lose control, particularly at higher speeds, posing a risk of collision for drivers.
Date
22 Jul 2015
56-day deadline
16 Sep 2015
stated in the report
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted an undulation in the road surface that likely caused a vehicle to lose control, particularly at higher speeds, posing a risk of collision for drivers.
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In the circumstances it is my statutory to report to you: (1) / enclose a copy of the Collision Invesstigator's Report_prepared by your attention to paragraphs 6.13 and 8.6. has identified an "undulation" in the road surface. It is likely that this caused the "wobble" seen by the witness immediately prior to Mr McGeown losing control of his vehicle. In his evidence to the Court, that he had driven this stretch of road on several occassions as a consequence of this incident While travelling within the speed limit the_undulation causes drivers no concern At higher speeds (95mph) duty draw Isaid limit the undulation causes drivers no concern: At higher speeds (95mph), described the undulation as causing a loss of control that may have caused an unsuspecting driver to have a collision. (2) (3)
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 20 March 2015 commenced an investigation into the death of James Gerard MCGEOWN then aged 46. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 22 July 2015. The conclusion of the inquest was road traffic collision the medical cause of death being 1a) multiple injuries
Circumstances of the death
Mr McGeown was seen to overtake another vehicle_ He was described at travelling well in excess of the speed limit of 7Omph. Toxicology evidence revealed that he was also driving under the influence of alcohol The Collision Investigator found that Mr McGeown was not wearing a seat belt At the time Mr McGeown overtook the other car; his vehicle was seen to "wobble" this caused the vehicle to step towards the nearside_ In attempting to recover the situation Mr McGeown oversteered and collided with the central reservation, crossing over it and in to the opposing carriageway_
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2015-0506
- Date of report
- 22 July 2015
- Coroner
- Andrew Cox
- Coroner area
- Worcestershire
Responses identified
Responses identified
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 16 Sep 2015 (stated in the report).
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- Worcestershire County Council