Source · Prevention of Future Deaths

Russell Long

Ref: 2014-0165 Date: 9 Apr 2014 Coroner: David Roberts Area: Cumbria (North & West) Responses identified: 1 / 1 View PDF

A previously damaged and overgrown bridge parapet, which functioned as a "ramp," is a foreseeable hazard that could cause similar airborne vehicle accidents if not repaired and protected.

Date 9 Apr 2014

56-day deadline 4 Jun 2014 est.

Responses identified 1 of 1

Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Coroner's concerns

AI summary

A previously damaged and overgrown bridge parapet, which functioned as a "ramp," is a foreseeable hazard that could cause similar airborne vehicle accidents if not repaired and protected.

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The deceased was driving east on the B5307 Road approaching the bridge over the River Wampool between Fingland and Kirkbride. His vehicle left the road. The near side parapet of the bridge had been previously damaged some considerable time ago. Grass had overgrown the area, and end stones and coping stones had been dislodged. What remained amounted to a “ramp”. When the deceased's vehicle hit this, the car became airborne and it overturned. It is entirely foreseeable that if the parapet remains in this condition a similar accident could occur in the future. Action should be considered to repair the parapet and erect a barrier to guide vehicles away from the hazard.

Responses

1 respondent

Cumbria County Council Local Authority

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Action Taken

Works were carried out in the last month to raise the height to a consistent level with the top of the bridge and installation of edge restraint system on the North bound A596. (AI summary)

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Investigation and inquest

On 10/09/2013 | commenced an investigation into the death of Russell Edward Long, Age 37. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 03/04/2014. The conclusion of the inquest was:

1(a) Pulmonary Oedema

1(b) Aspiration

1(c) Driver of a car overturning in a river

Conclusion: Accident

Circumstances of the death

On the 3° September 2013 the deceased was the driver of a private motor vehicle at night in foggy conditions. The near side wheels went on to the grass verge and the front offside hit a bridge parapet causing the vehicle to overturn and fall into a river.

Action should be taken

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and | believe your organisation has the power to take such action.

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Messrs. Beaty & Co9" April 2014 SIGNED

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Report details

Reference: 2014-0165
Date of report: 9 April 2014
Coroner: David Roberts
Coroner area: Cumbria (North & West)

Responses identified

Responses identified 1 of 1

All listed responses identified

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 4 Jun 2014 (estimated).

Sent to

Cumbria County Council

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