Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Inadequate signage at junction leading to visibility issues
The earlier warning
Joan Green · 24 Oct 2016 · Paul Smith, Lincolnshire (Central)
“(I) | received evidence that there were no identifiable defects with the junction. Visibility was good, and all signage and road markings, although a little worn, were said to be clear and unambiguous.”
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Joan Green (24 Oct 2016) · stated timescale: during the New Year
“The latest KSI Review which is about to be completed, has identified the A1 near Toll Bar Road as a site that requires prioritisation for closer investigation following the fatal Sye7s fy INVESTORS WF J INPEOPLE ane.”
What recurred
- 16 Aug 2023 · Absolom Duffy · Marianne Johnson · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Joan Green · 24 Oct 2016
“(I) | received evidence that there were no identifiable defects with the junction. Visibility was good, and all signage and road markings, although a little worn, were said to be clear and unambiguous.”
Later · Absolom Duffy · 16 Aug 2023
“There is a restricted view of the B1190 as a road user approaches the junction. To be certain the B1190 road is clear a road user would be required to stop, however the road signage only requires a road user to give way.”
What happened next
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