Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
David John Walton - Joshua Hatton-Emery
Reference [2021] FAI 46
Published 12 July 2021
Sheriff Colm P Dempsey
Sheriffdom South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway
Date of death 2 May 2019
Location the A74(M) Northbound Carriageway, near to the Cauldwellknowe Overbridge, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie
Cause of death 1(a) Chest injuries due to 1(b) road traffic collision (driver), and the cause of the death of Joshua Hatton-Emery was 1(a) Multiple injuries due to 1(b) road traffic collision (passenger).
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Recommendations
The sheriff made no recommendations under section 26(1)(b) of the 2016 Act in this determination.
About Fatal Accident Inquiries
Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.
Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.