Prevention of Future Deaths reports · 2022
Regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths, reference 2022-0134, written 9 May 2022. A coroner writes one of these when an inquest reveals a risk that could cause further deaths unless something changes.
| Date of report | 9 May 2022 |
|---|---|
| Reference | 2022-0134 |
| Deceased | Michael Williams |
| Coroner | John Gittins |
| Coroner area | North Wales (East & Central) |
| Category | Road (Highways Safety) related deaths · Wales prevention of future deaths reports (2019 onwards) |
| Source | judiciary.uk record · original PDF |
| Responses published | 1 |
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John Adrian Gittins Senior Coroner for North Wales (East and Central) REGULATION 28 REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS THIS REPORT IS BEING SENT TO: 1. The Occupier of Hollybush House, Green Lane, Bangor on Dee, Wrexham 2. Highways Department, Wrexham County Borough Council, The Guildhall, Wrexham 1 CORONER I am John Adrian Gittins, Senior Coroner for North Wales (East and Central) 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 the 17th of March 2021 I commenced an investigation into the death of Michael Howard Williams (DOB 16.9.64 DOD 13.3.21). The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on the 11th of January 2022. The conclusion of the inquest was that the death was the result of a road traffic collision, the cause of Mr Williams’ death being recorded as 1(a) Severe Chest and Abdominal Injuries 4 CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH The circumstances of the death are as f ollows : On the 13th of March 2021 the deceased was riding his motorcycle along the A525 near to Hollybush House, Wrexham when his vehicle collided with a motor car which was turning onto the A525 f rom a minor side road, Green Lane. As a result of this collision he sustained injuries which were incompatible with life and he was verified dead 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 evidence at inquest, supported by a site visit by me to the scene, indicated that the view for vehicles joining the A525 at this location from Green Lane is obstructed as to traffic approaching f rom the Wrexham direction as a result of the hedge which abuts the highway at this point. Coroner's Office, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, LL15 1YN Tel 01824 708047 | Unless action is taken to improve visibility or to alter the road layout, then there is an ongoing risk that f urther collisions will occur and that lives may be lost as a result. 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 4th of July 2022 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 Family of the Deceased and to the Chief Coroner. 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. 9 Dated 9th May 2022 Signature Senior Coroner for North Wales (East and Central) Coroner's Office, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, LL15 1YN Tel 01824 708047 |
1 response published against this report on judiciary.uk. A response is a body's written reply to the coroner's concerns; publication is at the discretion of the Chief Coroner's office, so an absent response does not mean nobody replied.
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam/ Wrexham County Borough Council Neuadd y Dref, Wrecsam. LL 111AY Guildhall, Wrexham . LL 11 1AY DX: 721924 - Wrexham 4 lf wreiliam wrecsam CYNGOR BWROEISTREF SIROL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Eich Cyf/Your Ref Ein Cyf/Our ref Dyddiad/Date Gofynner am/Ask for Rhif Cyswllt/Contact No E-bost/E-mail DPW/GUACW 4 July 2022 Mr JA Gittins HM Senior Coroner for North Wales (East and Central) HM Coroner's Office County Hall Wynnstay Road Ruthin LL 15 1YN Dear Sir Report for the Prevention of Future Deaths Inquest of Michael Howard Williams Fatal Collision on the A525 Green Lane, Hollvbush , Wrexham I refer to your letter dated 16 May 2022 enclosing a copy of your report pursuant to Regulation 28 of the Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 regarding the fatal collision that occurred on the A525, at the junction of Green Lane, Hollybush, Wrexham, on Saturday 13 March 2021 at 12.30 pm, involving a Honda motorcycle and an Audi Q7, resulting in the rider of the motorcycle receiving fatal injuries. I would confirm that we will be cutting the hedge which borders the A525 and the premises of Hollybush House, at this present time the house is in the process of being sold, but we will be speaking to the new owner when they take up occupancy regarding the maintenance of the hedge. It is the intention of the Authority to make a Traffic Regulation Order on Green Lane to make the road one way from the direction of the A525. This will not allow vehicles to exit Green Lane onto the A525, which will avoid vehicles entering the A525 where there is limited visibility. Each occupier of the dwellings along Green Lane have been visited by our Streetscene Supervisor and have been asked if they would support a one way system for Green Lane; there was support for such a scheme. With these measures to be put in place it is hoped it will reduce any further collisions at this location. Yours faithfully Chief Officer Environment & Technical Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg. Byddwn yn ymateb i unrhyw ohebiaeth yn Gymraeg ac ni fydd hyn yn arwain at unrhyw oedi. We welcome correspondence in Welsh. We will respond to any correspondence in Welsh and this will not lead to any delay.
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