Richard Phillips
20 May 2019 · Coroner Richard Middleton · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. frozen surface water on road
“There was water running down the descent which had frozen over”
2. standing water on road
“Drivers of motor vehicles who use this route regularly reported the existence of standing/hanging water in this area being present for months prior to the accident”
3. inadequate drainage of surface water
“The collision investigation officer from Dorset Police expressed concern in relation to the poor drainage of surface water on this particular stretch of road”
4. lack of road verge maintenance
“Maintenance of the road and its verges”