Alfie Tollett
27 Aug 2024 · Coroner Deborah Archer · Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
The coroner's concerns
1. driver error causing unintended forward movement
“There were a number of errors that were made by the driver which caused or contributed to the death . These were Wrongly placing the car in drive instead of reverse Failing to look down at the camera and pressing the button to move forward by touch alone Failing to realise that the reversing warning sound which was said to be very difficult to hear inside the car was not engaged Driving forward and continuing to do so for 8-10 seconds after the accelerator was pressed Failing to press the brake”