Coroner's Inquest Archives

Coroner’s Inquest

Cyclist killed after crashing into sign blocking bike lane, as family questions why warning to drivers about malfunctioning traffic lights wasn’t placed on ‘no parking’ zone

The cyclist, who had 84mg of alcohol in his system, hit a black sandbag blocking over two-thirds of the cycle lane, described by the family’s barrister during the coroner’s hearing as “difficult to notice” and “almost a full obstacle”

Teenage cyclist killed by concrete mixer driver in New Zealand due to “vehicle-centric” roadworks blocking cycle lane, coroner finds

19-year-old Fyfa Dawson was killed after being forced to ride on the pavement, which contained a complete blind spot for HGV drivers, after the dedicated bike lane was blocked by cones

“It’s so important for drivers to slow down”: Mum of junior time trial champion killed in “split second” collision urges motorists to “be very aware” of cyclists on roads

A coroner’s inquest found that 18-year-old Aidan Worden’s back wheel “kicked up” causing him to cross the white line and into the path of an oncoming driver, who was cleared of any fault for the fatal crash

11-year-old boy died cycling home after bus driver “beeped and startled him” before collision — but coroner concludes driving in line with Highway Code

Inquest heard from bus passenger who saw the child "jumping at the sound of the horn" and then he "seemed to be losing control", however a police investigator told the court there was "no evidence" the boy veered into the driver's path having lost control

Lockhaugh Rd ahead of Sherburn Park Drive turn, Rowlands Gill (Google Street View)

Council warned “future deaths could occur” unless speed limit is lowered on road where cyclist was killed by overtaking minibus driver

A minibus driver overtook the cyclist before a bend on a 40mph residential road, resulting in head injuries that resulted in his death three weeks later

Cowling Brow, Chorley: fire hydrant from coroner’s inquiry pictured (Google Maps)

“The defect remained in the road and dangerous”: Cyclist’s death prompts coroner to question water company’s ‘reliance on third parties to report issues’, after crash caused by sunken fire hydrant

Coroner to write to United Utilities and raise "concerns" about how long it took for the defect to be repaired and whether water provider is too reliant on the public reporting issues

Rhys Shepherd (Humberside Police) and Laceby Road, Grimsby (Google Maps)

Teenage cyclist killed in collision with bus driver after parked cars blocked cycle lane – but coroner blames 16-year-old for cycling on pavement, not wearing a helmet or bright clothing, and being “distracted” by earphones

“The importance of using a cycle lane cannot be understated. Teenagers often do not want to look uncool by wearing a helmet,” the coroner said, while a police officer noted that the Highway Code states that cyclists should not ride on the pavement

Cyclist killed during major sportive after hitting cracked and uneven speed ramp with “badly worn” markings and warning signs covered by vegetation, inquest finds

The event’s organiser claimed that there are “inherent risks in cycling” on the roads and that it was impossible to devise a route which completely avoided speed ramps

Motorist called “disrespectful” by coroner for refusing to answer questions after causing cyclist’s death

The driver was released after being arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving, and answered “no comment” to every single question asked by the coroner

Carolyn Dumbleton, 52, with husband (Facebook)

Warning signs could have saved cyclist’s life who hit pothole and died in her daughter’s arms, hears inquest

The council’s highways authority had already been made aware of the “badly degraded” stretch of road where the “experienced” cyclist fell and was fatally injured