UK Inquiry Tracker

Robert Walker

PFD Report Historic (No Identified Response) Ref: 2016-0494

Date of Report 9 March 2016

Coroner Selena Lynch

Coroner Area London (South)

Response Deadline est. 4 May 2016

Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Judiciary.uk Report PDF

Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)

A road bend lacks adequate deviation markings, a tree trunk near the carriageway edge endangers road users, and a path's slippery surface could cause walkers to fall into the road.

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_ _ The bend lacks sufficient deviation markings (2) There is a tree trunk near the edge of the carriageway that presents a danger to road users particularly cyclists (3) A path that approaches the road and is well used by walkers has a surface that could cause walkers to slip into the carriageway: These summarised in the report ofL ffrom Ministry

Sent To

Tandridge District Council

Response Status

Linked responses 0 of 1

56-Day Deadline 4 May 2016

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Organisations named in PFD reports must respond within 56 days explaining what actions they are taking.

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Report Sections

Circumstances of the Death

On 4 August 2015 Mr Walker was riding his Triumph motorcycle with a group of other motorcyclists travelling north on Old Farleigh Road, South London. The group was within the speed limit and Mr Walker was not impaired by alcohol, drugs or illness He lost control of his motorcycle on the second of two bends close to the Farleigh Border and Hillocks Wood_

Action Should Be Taken

In my opinion action should be taken t0 prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action.