Frederick Dunbavin
23 Jul 2024 · Coroner Brendan Allen · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. open access to wooded area without barrier
“There is open access from the carpark area at The Treetops Apartment complex to the wooded area that Mr [name redacted] accessed before he fell. In addition, there is no barrier between the edge of wooded area and the pathway that runs to the rear of the church hall. Finally, there is no signage to warn that there is a dangerous drop from the edge of the wooded area onto the path below.”
2. unprotected drop from wooded area
“Mr [name redacted] sustained multiple injuries following a fall from the wooded area at the Treetops Apartment complex, having accessed the wooded area from the parking area. There was nothing that prevented him from accessing this area, or warning him of the drop from the wooded area. I understand that no changes have been made subsequent to Mr [name redacted] death. Therefore, there remains a risk that access can be easily gained to this area, with a risk of life-threatening injuries should anyone fall”
3. lack of warning signage
“no signage to warn that there is a dangerous drop from the edge of the wooded area onto the path below”