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David Holman

PFD Report All Responded Ref: 2017-0018

Date of Report 30 January 2017

Coroner Janet Napier

Coroner Area Cheshire

Response Deadline ✓ from report 26 March 2017

Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

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All 1 response received · Deadline: 26 Mar 2017

Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)

A lack of dedicated cycle lanes on a busy road, coupled with an obstructed footpath and a hazardous kerb dip, created an unsafe environment for cyclists.

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It appears that there is no cycle lane there and the road gets very busy, so the footpath was being ridden along There is a road sign situated just after the area at which the descent into the road is thought to have taken place One support of this goes into the footpath causing an obstruction. There is also a dip in the kerb edge there: No one seemed to know why it was situated there as there is no field entrance or other opening opposite it It was thought possible that either one or the other or both of these things could have had some effect in the causation of him leaving the footpath. We should appreciate your consideration of these facts to see if any changes need to be made to less the chance of a similar occurrence happening: and The aged The

Responses

Cheshire East Council Local Authority / Fire Service

7 Mar 2017

Action Planned
Cheshire East Council has programmed works to remove and relocate a road sign situated in the footway and re-kerb a length of the road to provide a higher consistent kerb height. The Road Safety Team will also conduct a complete Safety Assessment of the carriageway regarding the provision of a cycleway. (AI summary)

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Dear Dr Napier Re: David Holman (Deceased) Regulation 28 report_ Thank you for your letter dated the 30th January 2017 which relates to David Holman (Deceased). am responding to you on behalf of our Chief Executive, Mike Suarez, who is aware of your letter. refer to the individual Matters of Concern that are contained within the letter. Regarding the road sign that has support post situated in the footway; Works are programmed to remove the sign assembly and to relocate it away from the footway_ Another area of concern was the dip in the kerb edgelheight; Works are programmed to re-kerb this length, this will provide a higher consistent kerb height at this location: The above works are programmed to be undertaken using a lane closure on this very road to ensure that safe working practices are observed. With the obligatory permitting of works and the application for road space process it is envisaged that the works will commence in early Spring 2017 . It has also been scheduled for the Road Safety Team to make a complete Safety Assessment of this stretch of carriageway with regards to the provision of a cycleway: trust the above addresses your matters of concern. Yoursisincerely Frank Jordan Executive Director Place All other enquiries 0300 123 5500 WWW: cheshireeast govuk busy

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Cheshire East Council, Highway Department

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56-Day Deadline 26 Mar 2017

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Report Sections

Investigation and Inquest

On 21 July 2016 an investigation was commenced into the death of David Holman
38. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 9 January 2017. conclusion of the inquest was that David Holman died due to a road traffic collision.

Circumstances of the Death

The deceased died instantly on 13 July 2016 when he rode his pedal cycle off the pavement bordering the A556roadat Plumley, into the path of a HGV vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. Iwas the collision investigator who gave evidence_

Action Should Be Taken

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you and your organisation have the power to take such action.