Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Action Planned (AI summary) Cornwall Council has instructed its contractor to erect 'Farm Traffic' warning signs and is willing to work with the landowner on potential relocation options for the access. Harpers Farm suggests that signs approaching the entrance would be appropriate.

Action Planned (AI summary) TomTom has implemented additional safeguards to limit driver confusion by timing verbal commands closer to the actual exit, after passing the off-slip road. The changes require users to update their maps for them to be effective. Google is working on improvements to the timing of the audio guidance on Google Maps and anticipates providing enhanced audio guidance in situations such as those in this case. This will involve an amended audio prompt as a driver approaches a junction where they would cross an overpass: “after the overpass, turn right”. Apple is adding special voice guidance for drivers heading past the A5 offramp toward the A5 onramp, instructing them to "Continue straight at the overpass" and then "Turn right onto A5 toward Milton Keynes, Bletchley." National Highways installed temporary 'No Entry' signs, addressed sign interference, and is conducting CCTV monitoring to measure the effectiveness of the temporary layout. Feasibility work has been undertaken by external design consultants, to determine and recommend appropriate permanent changes at the junction.

Action Planned (AI summary) Staffordshire County Council is considering cutting back vegetation, installing additional road signs and markings, installing a gate/barrier at the footway, and a possible speed limit reduction to mitigate pedestrian incidents on Eastern Way. They will prioritise solutions alongside their annual road safety programme.

Action Planned (AI summary) Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has updated guidance to operators regarding automated crash detection calls, requiring deployment of officers unless contact is quickly re-established and police are confirmed to be unnecessary. The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) will direct a task and finish group on 13th September 2024 to create an agreed national position in relation to automated calls. The 999/112 Liaison Committee will also update its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in relation to SOS-Alerts using UK GSM Networks.

Action Planned (AI summary) DHSC acknowledges ambulance response times are below standard and that the Health Secretary ordered an investigation into NHS performance and a 10-year reform plan. NHS England is taking action to improve performance including maintaining increased ambulance capacity, reducing handover delays, and increasing direct referrals into community services. Regional teams will review EMAS performance. The department will also consider the coroner's concerns when working with NHSE on expanding medicine responsibilities for healthcare professionals.

Action Planned (AI summary) DHSC acknowledges ambulance response times are below standard and that the Health Secretary ordered an investigation into NHS performance and a 10-year reform plan. NHS England is taking action to improve performance including maintaining increased ambulance capacity, reducing handover delays, and increasing direct referrals into community services. Regional teams will review EMAS performance. The department will also consider the coroner's concerns when working with NHSE on expanding medicine responsibilities for healthcare professionals.

Action Planned (AI summary) Cambridgeshire County Council has introduced a 40mph speed restriction and local traffic management on the A1307. Works are planned to commence in late July 2024 to remediate flooding issues, including clearing the French drain and verges, with monthly inspections to follow.

Action Planned (AI summary) Derbyshire County Council will undertake full width road surfacing work to be completed by 31 October 2024 to level deviations in the road surface.

Action Planned (AI summary) Following a review prompted by the PFD, the council has recommended crossroad warning signs, "reduce speed now" signs, and SLOW road markings on Lee Lane approaching Spaniard's Lane crossroads.