David Moore
3 Dec 2019 · Coroner Jeremy Chipperfield · County Durham and Darlington
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. de facto pedestrian crossing point on unlit road with 60mph speed limit
“section of the A693 where the collision occurred is: - a de facto pedestrian crossing point connecting footpaths intersecting that road; - an area to which the national speed limit applies (60mph for cars); - very dark at night, being unaffected by ambient illumination; - without street lighting The material section of road is a natural crossing point for pedestrians travelling between two footpaths leading between the collision site: and (i) the village of No Place, to the south of the A693 and (ii”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
This report
“very dark at night, being unaffected by ambient illumination; - without street lighting”
Later report
“unlit dual carriageway subject to the national speed limit that runs alongside a housing estate and an industrial estate in Belmont.”
Responses
2019-0413-Response-from-Durham-County-Council.pdf ↗· Durham County Council