Oscar Seaman
21 Jul 2021 · Coroner Yvonne Blake · Norfolk
The coroner's concerns
1. high number of road traffic collisions
“the road where [the deceased] was killed is the scene of at least 126 road traffic collisions”
2. speed limit violations
“The speed limit was reduced from 60mph to 50mph, but this has not deterred people using the road from ignoring the limits.”
3. inadequate signage at junction
“The crossroads where [the deceased], who was just 17 years old, emerged onto the main road has give way signs but not stop signs painted on it”
4. reduced visibility at night or in bad weather
“The view from one direction appears to be reasonable in daylight but at night, and if the weather is inclement, visibility is reduced.”
5. lack of mirror at junction
“A mirror would be able to be placed at the junction, an inexpensive but important item which is likely to reduce death and accident when people venture onto the main highway”