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Inadequate warning signage at hazardous bend

Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high4 reports · 2016–2023No published response to an earlier report One-page brief (print or PDF)

Highways Department received 4 coroners' reports about this hazard between 10 Aug 2016 and 27 Jun 2023.

They came from 4 different coroners in 4 coroner areas. A similar concern was raised again 3 times after the first warning.

A published response was found for 1 of the 3 earlier reports, stating 2 specific actions.

4
reports
4
different coroners
2016–2023
years
0.85
lowest link confidence

The story, report by report

Spacing grows with the time between reports.

  1. First warning

    Kevin Ritson↗

    10 Aug 2016 · David Roberts · Cumbria

    “The deceased was riding his motor bike through Stangrah Farm near Whitbeck. This had been the scene of an earlier accident damage from which had removed a chevron warning sign.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    No published response from Highways Department was found for this report.

  2. 6 months later

    Raised again · 1st time

    Warren Myers↗

    9 Feb 2017 · Andrew Tweddle · County Durham and Darlington

    Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · higha different coroner
    “The warning signage on the approach to the corner is inadequate.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    Highways Department responded.Response (PDF) ↗

  3. 9 months later

    Raised again · 2nd time

    Jonathan Shaw↗

    23 Nov 2017 · Maria Voisin · Avon

    Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · higha different coroner
    “He indicated that it was your intention to highlight the need to reduce speed for the bend by adding road signs with a suggestion of a maximum speed for the bend.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    No published response from Highways Department was found for this report.

  4. 5 years 7 months later

    Raised again · 3rd time

    Richard Littlewood↗

    27 Jun 2023 · Lorraine Harris · East Riding and Hull

    Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · higha different coroner
    “During evidence it was heard that signage and road markings have been discussed between the police and Highways that may make the road safer.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    Highways Department responded, stating 2 specific actions.Response (PDF) ↗Response (PDF) ↗

    “The chevron signs warning of the bends facing traffic in both directions have been replaced. This work was carried out in July 2023.”

    Stated timescale: July 2023

    “new signage has been installed to pre warn drivers of the bends”
  5. All reports to Highways Department

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Source: Prevention of Future Deaths reports and responses published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary at judiciary.uk. Crown copyright, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data updated 26 Oct 2026.

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