Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen

Coroner Area
Reports: 65 Earliest: Aug 2013 Latest: 9 Feb 2026

54% response rate (below 62% average).

Response Status
Responded 35 Historic 28 Pending 1
AI Classification
Action Taken 58%
Action Planned 32%
Noted 5%
Disputed 5%
Based on 19 classified responses
Top Categories
Hospital Death (Clinical Procedure… (34) State Custody related deaths (8) Other related deaths (8) Mental Health related deaths (6) Road (Highways Safety) related dea… (6)
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Category Breakdown
How does this area compare?
vs North West average: -54 reports · -8pp response rate
vs national average: -18 reports · -8pp response rate
Clear 28 results
Barry Dillion
Historic (No Identified Response)
2014-0099 5 Mar 2014
East Lancashire Healthcare NHS Trust
Hospital Death (Clinical Procedures and medical management) related deaths
Concerns summary Insufficient resources are available to provide a comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy service at the hospital, potentially impacting patient care.
Mark Burgess
Historic (No Identified Response)
2014-0069 24 Feb 2014
Highways Agency
Road (Highways Safety) related deaths
Concerns summary The M65 motorway's decommissioned lighting system meant drivers could not see debris in the unlit carriageway, directly causing multiple subsequent collisions and injuries.
Muniza Mehrban
Historic (No Identified Response)
2013-0216 27 Aug 2013
Jesta Capital Corporation
Other related deaths
Concerns summary This marks the fourth death in three years at the multi-storey car park due to individuals jumping, indicating an urgent need for suicide prevention measures at the location.