Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Rosemary Simpson
Ref: 2014-0142
Date: 28 Mar 2014
Coroner: Selena Lynch
Area: London Inner (North)
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted concerns regarding pedestrian safety at a busy intersection where people frequently cross against flashing lights, and bus visibility is impacted by the bus stop's location, requiring buses to cross three lanes quickly.
Date
28 Mar 2014
56-day deadline
24 May 2014
stated in the report
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted concerns regarding pedestrian safety at a busy intersection where people frequently cross against flashing lights, and bus visibility is impacted by the bus stop's location, requiring buses to cross three lanes quickly.
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The area is often very busy with pedestrian and vehicular traffic and pedestrians frequently cross on the flashing lights, sometimes at speed. Visibility for buses can be affected by the siting of the bus stop, so that some routes have to cross three lanes in a short distance. It is not possible to move the bus stop at the present time.
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
I concluded an inquest into the death of Dr. Rosemary Anne Simpson on 28th March 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was “road traffic collision”.
Circumstances of the death
At about 5.20 pm on 14 January 2014 a double decker bus pulled away from a bus stop outside the Grafton Hotel in Tottenham Court Road. It was necessary for the bus to move over to the right, across three lanes, so that it was at an angle when it came to a stop between the stop line and the studs of a pedestrian crossing. As the lights changed to flashing amber Dr. Simpson crossed the road from west to east, at a running pace. The bus driver did not see her and moved off. Dr Simpson was struck by the front near side of the bus and fell to the ground. She died from her injuries on 28th January 2012.
Action should be taken
It has been suggested by accident investigators that countdown markers and pedestrian sensors would improve safety and prevent future collisions.
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of the deceased and to the representative for the driver of the bus
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Report details
- Reference
- 2014-0142
- Date of report
- 28 March 2014
- Coroner
- Selena Lynch
- Coroner area
- London Inner (North)
Responses identified
Responses identified
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 24 May 2014 (stated in the report).
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- London Borough of Camden