Charles Pitcher
PFD Report
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Ref: 2016-0336
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15 Nov 2016
Over 2 years old — no identified published response
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Source: Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Coroner's Concerns
_ At the Inquest received information from Detective Constablel who informed me there have been 11 persons who had jumped from the bridge in the last 10 years: He formed the view that it was all too easy t0 jump the barrier He also made the observation there was a risk to personsin Wolseley Road arising from people crossing the walkway barrier at that point. He made the observation that on other significant bridges and he gave as an example the Humber Bridge, the operators have established precautions and set up appropriate notices would ask you please t0 review the procedures and measures you have in place to reduce the likelihood of a suicide being_ completed from the Tamar Bridge; Derriford Park; Derriford Business Park; Plymouth, PL6 5QZ Tel 01752 204636 Fax
Action Should Be Taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you The Highways Departments of both Cornwall and Devon together with the Tamar Bridge Joint Committee, have the power to take such action and review the operation of the Tamar Bridge so as to minimise the risk of suicides completed from the Bridge
Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 08/07/2016 commenced an investigation into the death of Charles Edward Pitcher; 18. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 19 September 2016. The conclusion of the inquest was INTENTIONALLY TOOK HIS OWN LIFE On 5 July 2016 the deceased jumped over the walking barrier of the Tamar Bridge and landed in Wolseley Road, Plymouth. He suffered fatal injuries. Multiple Traumatic Injuries consistent with a fall from height
Circumstances of the Death
On 5 July 2016, the deceased jumped over the walkway barrier of the Tamar Bridge and landed in Wolseley Road, Plymouth He suffered fatal injuries. found the deceased intentionally took his own life__.
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