Arthur Shaw
14 May 2014 · Coroner David Horsley · Portsmouth and South East Hampshire
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. elderly driver with dementia
“The driver of the vehicle that struck Mr [name redacted] was herself 87 years old and was suffering from dementia at the time of the collision”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
This report
“However, whilst doctors check hearing and vision, there is no specific need for the doctor to consider mental fitness to drive.”
Later report
“Although he spoke directly to her on 10 May 2018 and was reassured that she understood the advice and would be both contacting the DVLA and ceasing from driving, it appeared from other evidence that this, in fact did not occur;”
Responses
No published response was found on judiciary.uk.