Walter Faulder
8 Jan 2024 · Coroner Nicholas Shaw · Cumbria
This report repeats 2 earlier warnings. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. pedestrian crossing without proper signal
“[the deceased] seems to have believed that as a pedestrian he had right of way, he may have been a bit confused having forgotten his wallet however the day before the collision be referred to the illuminated pole in the central refuge as a Belisha Beacon”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
Earlier report
“A driver exiting the roundabout has no prior warning of the crossing.”
This report
“[the deceased] seems to have believed that as a pedestrian he had right of way, he may have been a bit confused having forgotten his wallet”
Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“(1) That the lack of working lights on the pedestrian refuge on the B197 Digswell Hill (near the Red Lion Public House) poses a danger to road users and pedestrians.”
This report
“[the deceased] seems to have believed that as a pedestrian he had right of way, he may have been a bit confused having forgotten his wallet however the day before the collision be referred to the illuminated pole in the central refuge as a Belisha Beacon.”