Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Daniel Taylor
Ref: 2014-0125
Date: 17 Mar 2014
Coroner: Andrew Haigh
Area: Staffordshire (South)
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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A specific downhill road section preceding a right-hand bend lacked appropriate warning signs or markings, warranting a review to prevent future collisions.
Date
17 Mar 2014
56-day deadline
12 May 2014 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
A specific downhill road section preceding a right-hand bend lacked appropriate warning signs or markings, warranting a review to prevent future collisions.
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_ (1) The precise location of this collision was on Colliery Road, Brereton 468 metres the Rugeley side of Stile Cop Road: Mr Taylor was driving towards Brereton and this is a downhill straight section of road prior to a right hand bend. It maybe that this section of road and the bend are similar to many others in the Cannock Chase area but wonder if you could carry out a review of the location and see if any warning signs or markings might be appropriate.
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 11 September 2013 | commenced an investigation into the death of Daniel Philip Taylor aged 29. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 11 March
Circumstances of the death
Daniel Taylor died at the scene of a road traffic collision on Colliery Road, Brereton on 6 September 2013. He had lost control of a car he was driving and crashed into tree Speed, darkness and a bend are likely contributing factors.
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
- 2014-0125
- Date of report
- 17 March 2014
- Coroner
- Andrew Haigh
- Coroner area
- Staffordshire (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: 12 May 2014 (estimated).
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- Casualty Reduction Team