Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Inadequate warning signage at junction
The earlier warning
Jeffery Matthews · 6 Sept 2017 · Kally Cheema, Cumbria
“(1) The current warning signage on approach to the junction from a north westerly direction is inadequate.”
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/jeffery-matthews
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Jeffery Matthews (6 Sept 2017) · stated timescale: as soon as practicable
“The scheme to introduce the high friction surfacing, improved road marking and signage is currently out to consultation with the police, the Parish Council and the local County Councillor and subject to agreement, the measures will be introduced as soon as practicable.”
What recurred
- 3 Feb 2022 · Stephen Cloudsdale · Craig Smith · Closely related · confidence 0.85 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Jeffery Matthews · 6 Sept 2017
“(1) The current warning signage on approach to the junction from a north westerly direction is inadequate.”
Later · Stephen Cloudsdale · 3 Feb 2022
“2) The lack of appropriately positioned signage, warning approaching drivers of the possibility of vehicles crossing the carriageway from the café.”
What happened next
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