Ian Harris
30 Dec 2024 · Coroner John Ellery · Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
This report repeats 1 earlier warning, and was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. driver providing inaccurate information to DVLA and independent GP
“The medical condition of the deceased was known. He was known to have suffered blackouts and was also in addition to a car driving licence, the holder of an HGV licence. The deceased had informed his own GP that he was no longer driving and had notified DVLA. Neither appear to have been correct. Additionally, in order to renew his HGV licence, the deceased completed a form DP4 on the 19 August 2024 which was accompanied by a Medical examination report of the same date.”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.70 · moderate
Earlier report
“There was concern, that the driver's GP/doctors could have a conflict of interests in such situations as they would have a duty to inform the DVLA of medical issues”
This report
“For whatever reason the deceased did not seek the medical report from his own GP, who would have known about his medical condition”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
This report
“For whatever reason the deceased did not seek the medical report from his own GP, who would have known about his medical condition and who therefore would not have been able to support the application.”
Later report
“I heard evidence in this inquest concerning the requirement of drivers' to self-notify the DVLA of any medical conditions that may interfere with their driving.”
Responses
2025-0031-Response-from-DVLA.pdf ↗· Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Stated action
“The DVLA will continue to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to raise awareness of the impact medical conditions may have on fitness to drive and continue to explore any potential options for further improvements”