Prevention of Future Deaths reports · 2018

Mark Nicols

Regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths, written 17 Sep 2018. A coroner writes one of these when an inquest reveals a risk that could cause further deaths unless something changes.

Date of report17 Sep 2018
DeceasedMark Nicols
CoronerDavid Urpeth
Coroner areaSouth Yorkshire (West)
CategoryRoad (Highways Safety) related deaths
Sourcejudiciary.uk record · original PDF
Responses publishednone published

The report

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REGULATION 28 REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS
THIS REPORT IS BEING SENT TO:

AMEY, 22A Atlas Way, Sheffield S4 7QQ

CORONER

1 am David Urpeth, assistant coroner, for the coroner area of South Yorkshire West

CORONER’S LEGAL POWERS

| 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.

INVESTIGATION and INQUEST

On 1.11.17, | commenced an investigation into the death of Mark Anthony Nicols. The
investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 14.9.18. The conclusion of the
inquest was a narrative conclusion, copy attached.

CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH

On 28.10.2017, Mr Nicols was struck by two cars on Ringinglow Road, Sheffield.

ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN

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. —

During the inquest, evidence showed:-

You had a site cabin near the accident scene. The path was still open. However, it was
likely to be unclear to pedestrians as to whether the path could still be used. No signage

or lighting had been installed to help pedestrians and | understand from evidence that if
similar circumstance occurred again, you were unlikely to do anything differently.

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and | believe you
[AND/OR your organisation] have the power to take such action.

YOUR RESPONSE

You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 days of the date of this report,
namely by03.12.18, |, 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.

COPIES and PUBLICATION

| have sent a copy of my report to the Chief Coroner to all Interested Persons :-

The family of Mark Nicols, the deceased.
| 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.

17/9/18 SIGNEDBY

DAVID URPETH ASSISTANT CORONER

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