Charlotte Avis
6 May 2025 · Coroner Rachael Griffin · Dorset
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. multiple fatalities at Loscombe Crossroads
“there have been 8 road traffic collisions at the site of [the deceased]'s death which is referred to as Loscombe Crossroads, near Sherborne, Dorset. Those collisions have resulted in slight, serious and fatal injuries being sustained by those involved. There have been 4 fatalities from 3 of the collisions in a 4 year period. These fatalities occurred on 21.01.2020, 01.12.22 and 20.02.24.The last of these fatalities occurred after [the deceased]'s death.”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.78 · moderate
Earlier report
“speed limit should be reduced significantly as a risk reduction measure - some areas have adopted 20 mph on some sections of road.”
This report
“Although the speed of the road was reduced by Dorset Council on 11th October 2024 from 70mph to 60mph, I have concerns around the layout of the road and the number of collisions in the area, and that there could be future deaths that occur.”