Nottingham County Council
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Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Phillip Tetley
Ref: 2026-0293
Date: 1 Jun 2026
Coroner: Nathanael Hartley
Area: Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Responses identified: 1 / 1
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Response deadline: 28 July 2026 (extracted from report).
Date
1 Jun 2026
56-day deadline
28 Jul 2026
Responses identified
1 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The court heard evidence that the possibility of a crossing is being considered by the council. The overflow carpark to the south of the A620 has been increased in size and there is an increase in the number of people crossing the road to get to the prison estate.
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The court heard evidence that the possibility of a crossing is being considered by the council. The overflow carpark to the south of the A620 has been increased in size and there is an increase in the number of people crossing the road to get to the prison estate. Many of those crossing expressed concern about crossing the road safely. The court is concerned that if nothing is done to assist those crossing the road there is a risk of future deaths.
The court also received initial evidence from VIA in the form of a written statement that warning signs had been installed on the approach to the carpark, but then heard evidence that only “SLOW” signage had been installed, and planned “PEDESTRIANS IN THE ROAD/CROSSING” signage had not. As a result, drivers may be unaware of the risks posed at the car park location. Nathanael Hartley HM Assistant Coroner For Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The court also received initial evidence from VIA in the form of a written statement that warning signs had been installed on the approach to the carpark, but then heard evidence that only “SLOW” signage had been installed, and planned “PEDESTRIANS IN THE ROAD/CROSSING” signage had not. As a result, drivers may be unaware of the risks posed at the car park location. Nathanael Hartley HM Assistant Coroner For Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Responses
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Investigation and inquest
On 26 March 2026 an inquest was opened into the death of Phillip Tetley, aged 42. The inquest concluded on 1 June 2026. I made a determination at inquest that he died from multiple injuries.
The record of inquest recorded the following: Phillip Tetley died on 1 December 2025 at the A620 Straight Mile in Ranby from injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle whilst crossing the road.
Conclusion: Road traffic collision.
The record of inquest recorded the following: Phillip Tetley died on 1 December 2025 at the A620 Straight Mile in Ranby from injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle whilst crossing the road.
Conclusion: Road traffic collision.
Circumstances of the death
Mr Tetley was employed at HMP Ranby and had parked in the overflow carpark on 1 December 2025 on his way in to work. HMP Ranby’s main site is across the A620 Straight Mile, a 50mph road with no provision to assist those crossing between each site. Concerns had been raised by HMP Ranby in 2023 and traffic calming measures had been requested, but due to there being no recorded injury collisions at the location there was insufficient evidence to support the installation of such measures. Mr Tetley crossed the road into the path of an oncoming vehicle and was struck by it, and another vehicle, causing fatal injuries.
Action should be taken
In my opinion unless action is taken to address the above concerns then there is a significant risk of future deaths and I believe each of you have the power to take such action.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2026-0293
- Date of report
- 1 June 2026
- Coroner
- Nathanael Hartley
- Coroner area
- Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
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: 28 Jul 2026.
Sent to
- Nottingham County Council