Prevention of Future Deaths reports · 2016

Philip Evanson

Regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths, reference 2016-0359, written 13 Oct 2016. A coroner writes one of these when an inquest reveals a risk that could cause further deaths unless something changes.

Date of report13 Oct 2016
Reference2016-0359
DeceasedPhilip Evanson
CoronerAlan Moore
Coroner areaCheshire
CategoryRoad (Highways Safety) related deaths
Sourcejudiciary.uk record · original PDF
Responses publishednone published

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REGULATION 28:  REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS  

REGULATION 28 REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS 

THIS REPORT IS BEING SENT TO: 

Cheshire West & Chester Council - Vale Royal Area Highway Office 

1 

CORONER 

I am Alan Gordon MOORE Assistant Coroner for the coroner area of Cheshire. 

2 

CORONER’S LEGAL POWERS 

I make this report under paragraph 7, Schedule 5, of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 
and regulations 28 and 29 of the Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013. 

3 

INVESTIGATION and INQUEST 

On 6 June 2016 I commenced an investigation into the death of Philip David 
EVANSON (age 55).  

The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 12 October 2016.  

The conclusion at the inquest was Road Traffic Collison.  

The medical cause of death was 1(a) Multiple injuries. 

4 

CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH 

At approximately 9.30 pm on 27 May 2016 Mr Evanson was riding his motorcycle on the 
A49 Tarporley Road, Tarporley, Cheshire when he collided with a car.  He sustained 
multiple injuries during the collision which caused his death at the scene.  

5 

CORONER’S CONCERNS 

During the course of the inquest the evidence revealed matters giving rise to concern. In 
my opinion there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken. In the 
circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you. 

The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows:  

The road markings on the A49 Tarporley Road, Tarporley Cheshire at its junction with 
what is known locally as the ‘old’ Tarporley Road are significantly worn and in parts 
indistinct.  

The markings in question relate to: 

1.  A ‘ghost’ island; 
2.  The lane dividing lines on the approach to the island; 
3.  Right turn arrows. 

of Cheshire Police gave evidence to this effect at the inquest.  

Photographs of the scene were produced to me in evidence. The officer indicated that 
the police had raised concerns with the relevant authorities immediately following the 
incident on a Police Form 43 (F43).  

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 6 

ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN 

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you have the 
power to take such action.  

7 

YOUR RESPONSE 

You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 days of the date of this report, 
namely by 8 December 2016. I, the coroner, may extend the period. 

Your response must contain details of action taken or proposed to be taken, setting out 
the timetable for action. Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed. 

8 

COPIES and PUBLICATION 

I have sent a copy of my report to the Chief Coroner and to 
Evanson’s daughter) who is an Interested Person.  

(Mr 

I am also under a duty to send the Chief Coroner a copy of your response.  

The Chief Coroner may publish either or both in a complete or redacted or summary 
form. He may send a copy of this report to any person who he believes may find it useful 
or of interest. You may make representations to me, the coroner, at the time of your 
response, about the release or the publication of your response by the Chief Coroner. 

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13 October 2016                                   A G MOORE   Assistant Coroner for Cheshire 

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