16 Jun 2017 Russell William Sherwood · Prevention of Future Deaths report South Wales Central
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Failure to maintain road safety while flooding continues to pose a risk to life View source
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Russell William Sherwood · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Russell William Sherwood was found deceased in his vehicle after it was swept into flood water on New Inn Road, Bridgend. The concerns related to the Fire Service leaving the scene while flooding continued to pose a risk to life, without closing the road or leaving warning signs, and to limitations in equipment and protocols for road closures.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to maintain road safety while flooding continues to pose a risk to life
Wider context from the report “(1) The evidence revealed that having rescued a motorist from flooding, at a time when the flooding continued to pose a risk to life , the Fire Service Unit departed the scene before the Highways authority arrived and without closing the road or leaving any warning signs .
(2) The evidence further revealed that South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Units do not carry equipment to close highways and they only carry enough equipment to make a road safe when dealing with an incident. Furthermore, it was stated in evidence that the Fire Service rely on the Highways authority or the Police to carry out road closures and Fire Service protocols do not permit the closure of roads.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Conduct a comprehensive review of operating procedures, including consideration of the coroner’s recommendations and flooding and inland water emergency response arrangements.
Verbatim wording from the response “We are pleased to confirm that your recommendations for action ("your Recommendations"), as set out at paragraph 6 on page 2 of your Report, are currently being considered by the Service as part of its overarching response to the Fire and Rescue Services (Emergencies) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2017 ("the Order"). For your information, the Order creates a new statutory duty for Fire and Rescue Authorities to make provision from 1 April 2017 for responding to flooding and inland water emergencies which present a risk of death, serious injury or serious illness to people.” Source location 2017-0192-Response-by-South-Wales-Fire-and-Rescue-Services
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Lack of warning signs for slippery road conditions View source
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Ellie Jay Chappell · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Ellie Jay Chappell was driving on the A614 on 2 January 2017 when her vehicle struck ice, lost control and collided with an oncoming vehicle; the report states that death was confirmed at the scene. The principal concern was the absence of warning signs about slippery road conditions on a stretch with previous collisions involving slippery roads, creating a risk to future drivers.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of warning signs for slippery road conditions
Wider context from the report “(1) Given the number of road traffic incidents on this stretch of road and the proportion which recorded the slippery road as being a factor, I am concerned that the absence of any warning signs in this vicinity will put drivers at risk of incidents and death in the future.
” Source location Ellie Jay Chappell · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Arrange installation of warning signs alerting road users to potentially slippery conditions.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Council has noted your concerns regarding the absence of signs to warn of the potential for slippery road conditions. We are not aware of any previous concerns being raised by South Yorkshire Police. However, we are always willing to consider matters relating to road safety. Accordingly, in light of the concerns you have identified, I can confirm that arrangements are being made for the provision of warning signs, and it is anticipated that these will be installed by the end of September 2017.” Source location 2017-0198-Response-by-Doncaster-Borough-Council
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9 Jun 2017 Jeffrey William Matthews · Prevention of Future Deaths report Cumbria
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Inadequate warning signage on the north-westerly approach to the junction View source
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Cumbria County Council
Allocate funding to implement the collision study’s safety recommendations in 2017/18.
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Cumbria County Council
Consult the police, Parish Council and County Councillor on proposed high-friction surfacing, road-marking and signage improvements.
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Cumbria County Council
Hold a further police site visit after installing the measures to identify necessary amendments or further improvements.
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Jeffrey William Matthews · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Jeffrey William Matthews suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle collided with a Nissan Juke at the C2051 crossroads on 26 March 2017. The report raised concerns that the crossroads and Give Way sign were obscured by hedgerows and that warning signage was inadequate, with previously recommended safety measures not implemented due to a lack of resources.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate warning signage on the north-westerly approach to the junction
Wider context from the report “The C1021 is a minor country road that runs from the A595 at Orton Grange Roundabout in a north westerly direction and terminates when it joins the C2051 at Great Orton village. The road is generally unmarked and just wide enough for two vehicles to pass in opposite directions. The statutory speed limit is 60 mph. Approximately 220 metres prior to the scene of the collision on the C1021, is a left hand bend as you approach from the A595. The bend travels through an angle of approximately 16 degrees before the road straightens on the approach to the crossroads.
The C1021 is straight for approximately 196 metres from the bend to the crossroad and continues straight beyond the crossroads for approximately 159 metres before entering another left hand bend. The police collision investigation report dated 14th August 2017 identifies at paragraph 4.4 that at this point, the presence of the crossroad junction is not obvious to any approaching vehicle. The height of the roadside hedgerows and their close proximity cause a tunnel effect and as such obscure any sign of the crossroads. It is also noted that the presence of the 'Give Way' sign at the crossroad junction is lost in the background and therefore not obviously visible to approaching drivers from a distance.
Cumbria County Council is responsible for implementing measures on the county highway network that aim to reduce casualties and the risk of collisions. The C2051 Great Orton Crossroad was previously identified as having a sufficiently serious collision record during the period 1st October 2012 up to 30th September 2015. Capita were commissioned to carry out an independent investigation and inspection.
The finding in the police investigation report at paragraph 4.4 as set out above was not identified by Capita.
Evidence was heard at the inquest that the recommendations made by Capita in their report dated May 2016 were not implemented due to a lack of resources. The recommendations were;
1. The application of High Friction Surfacing on the north and southbound approached
2. Vegetation trimming – cutting back vegetation to the south-east, north-east and north-west quadrant verge areas
3. Additional Road markings on C1021 junction approaches – provide ‘SLOW’ markings on red patch on the C1021 approaches, adjacent to warning signs.
(1) The current warning signage on approach to the junction from a north westerly direction is inadequate.
(2) The height of the roadside hedgerows and their close proximity causes a tunnel effect obscuring any sign of the crossroads restricting visibility.
(3) Modifications to the junction on approach as recommended by Capita should be re-considered to minimise the risk of incidents and death in the future.
” Source location Jeffrey William Matthews · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Allocate funding to implement the collision study’s safety recommendations in 2017/18.
Verbatim wording from the response “As you state in your report a study into road traffic collisions over the 3 year period, October 2012 to September 2015, was carried out by Capita and the report was published in May 2016. As a consequence of this report funding was allocated to implement the recommendations in the current financial year, 2017/18. This is standard practice in allocating funds for safety improvements i.e. the study is carried out in one financial year and depending on priorities the recommendations are implemented in the following financial year.” Source location Jeffrey-Matthews-Response
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PFD Monitor interpretation Consult the police, Parish Council and County Councillor on proposed high-friction surfacing, road-marking and signage improvements.
Verbatim wording from the response “The scheme to introduce the high friction surfacing, improved road marking and signage is currently out to consultation with the police, the Parish Council and the local County Councillor and subject to agreement, the measures will be introduced as soon as practicable. The vegetation has already been reduced by the local landowners, presumably as a result of the media coverage of the inquest.” Source location Jeffrey-Matthews-Response
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PFD Monitor interpretation Hold a further police site visit after installing the measures to identify necessary amendments or further improvements.
Verbatim wording from the response “Once all measures have been installed a further site visit will be held with the police to see if any amendments need to be made or if any further improvements are required.” Source location Jeffrey-Matthews-Response
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22 Feb 2017 Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones · Prevention of Future Deaths report Avon
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Inadequate road signs warning drivers of the risk from the junction View source
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National Highways
Implement visibility and signing measures at the Branch Road junction, including warning signs, road markings, red surfacing, direction signs and vegetation clearance.
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Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones died at the scene after her car collided with a northbound articulated lorry while she was turning onto the A36 from Branch Road on 5 September 2016. The report identified repeated collisions at the junction and raised concerns about the speed limit, road signs, carriageway markings, and the condition of the high-friction surface.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate road signs warning drivers of the risk from the junction
Wider context from the report “(3) The road signs including carriageway markings should be reviewed and improved so as to provide greater warning to drivers as to the risk from this junction .
(4) Whilst not factors in this collision appropriate repairs should be made to the high friction surface and road markings in the vicinity of the junction.
” Source location Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Implement visibility and signing measures at the Branch Road junction, including warning signs, road markings, red surfacing, direction signs and vegetation clearance.
Verbatim wording from the response “A scheme was completed on 24th November 2015 at Branch Road, with the aim of raising the visibility of the Branch Road junction. It comprised the following elements:” Source location Response from Highways England
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20 Feb 2017 Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report Inner South London
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Failure of junction information to warn cyclists of vehicles turning across the bus lane View source
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Transport for London
Progress the Camberwell Green junction safety scheme, including cyclist and pedestrian safety measures, through consultation, design updates and final road safety audit.
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London Borough of Southwark
Paint cycle symbols at the Denmark Hill–Orpheus Street junction to highlight cyclists in the nearside lane.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install left-turn and through-lane arrows between bus stop Q and the existing pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install durable cycle-symbol markings near the Denmark Hill–Orpheus Street junction to highlight cyclists in the nearside lane.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install durable left-turn and through-lane arrows between the relocated bus stop Q and the pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install an advisory sign specifying left-turn-only movement except buses in the nearside lane and through movement only in the offside lane.
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Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Esther HartSilver died after being seriously injured when an HGV lorry turning left at the junction of Denmark Hill and Orpheus Street collided with her bicycle as she cycled to work. The report raises concerns about the junction’s design, including the risk created by traffic turning across the bus lane, inadequate warning of potential conflicts, and a history of reported collisions and near misses involving vulnerable road users.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure of junction information to warn cyclists of vehicles turning across the bus lane
Wider context from the report “I am told if the bus lane were to end earlier there would still be a risk with larger vehicles needing to swing into lane 2, from lane 1, in turning the corner. It would not reduce the risk to zero. I understand all that. If I was cycling in that bus lane, even having seen the sign saying that there is a left turn for those wanting to turn right ahead, I would not be reminded of the risk of vehicles turning anything in the road layout. There is also a significant amount of traffic turning across a bus lane.
” Source location Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Progress the Camberwell Green junction safety scheme, including cyclist and pedestrian safety measures, through consultation, design updates and final road safety audit.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Orpheus Street junction is close to the junctions of Denmark Hill/Coldharbour Lane and Denmark Hill/Camberwell Church Street/Camberwell New Road junction adjacent to Camberwell Green and regularly referred to by that name. The latter Camberwell Green junction is part of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) for which TfL is the highway and traffic authority. It has the highest collision record in the area and is the 14th highest ranked junction in London based on recorded collisions for the 36 months to the end of December 2015. TfL has therefore been progressing with proposals to improve road safety at this junction, and as part of the design and approvals process recently received traffic management endorsement from TfL’s Road Space Performance Group on 16th March 2017 to proceed to public consultation.” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Transport-for-London
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PFD Monitor interpretation Paint cycle symbols at the Denmark Hill–Orpheus Street junction to highlight cyclists in the nearside lane.
Verbatim wording from the response “1. Cycle symbol markings being painted on Denmark Hill, at the junction with Orpheus Street to highlight presence of cyclists using the nearside lane;” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install left-turn and through-lane arrows between bus stop Q and the existing pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
Verbatim wording from the response “3. The installation of left turn lane arrows on the nearside lane, and through arrows on the offside lane between bus stop Q and the existing pelican crossing zig-zag lines, subject to available space.” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install durable cycle-symbol markings near the Denmark Hill–Orpheus Street junction to highlight cyclists in the nearside lane.
Verbatim wording from the response “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install durable left-turn and through-lane arrows between the relocated bus stop Q and the pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
Verbatim wording from the response “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install an advisory sign specifying left-turn-only movement except buses in the nearside lane and through movement only in the offside lane.
Verbatim wording from the response “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation The proposed interim sign could not be installed because no suitable location existed given the bus stops and pelican crossing.
Verbatim wording from the response “The sign proposed in the long-term solution was considered as an interim option but, unfortunately, there were no suitable locations to site the sign due to the current positions of the bus stops and the pelican crossing.” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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22 Dec 2016 Thomas Wallace · Prevention of Future Deaths report North Yorkshire (West)
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Incorrect junction warning signage View source Visibility of national speed limit signs before the junction View source Limited signage for the junction with the lane to Knowles cottages View source
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Thomas Wallace · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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On 23 April 2016, Thomas Wallace died at the scene after his motorcycle collided with a car that had pulled out from a lane onto the A682 at Long Preston. Concerns included the restricted visibility at the junction, the wall alongside the road, limited and potentially misleading signage, and the positioning of national speed limit signs.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Incorrect junction warning signage
Wider context from the report “(4) There is a staggered junction sign where there appears to be a cross roads.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Visibility of national speed limit signs before the junction
Wider context from the report “(5) The national speed limit signs placed immediately after the junction are visible in advance of being able to see the junction.
” Source location Thomas Wallace · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Limited signage for the junction with the lane to Knowles cottages
Wider context from the report “(3) The signage on the A682 regarding the junction with the lane down to Knowles cottages is very limited.
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10 Aug 2016 Kevin David RITSON · Prevention of Future Deaths report Cumbria
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Unavailability of a chevron warning sign at a hazardous road location View source
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Kevin David RITSON · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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On 4 August 2015, Kevin David RITSON lost control of his motorcycle on a bend on the A595 in Cumbria and died at Preston Hospital from unsurvivable injuries. The report raised concerns about the road surface, including poor adhesion, patched holes and the absence of a chevron warning sign removed after an earlier accident.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Unavailability of a chevron warning sign at a hazardous road location
Wider context from the report “(1) The deceased was riding his motor bike through Stangrah Farm near Whitbeck. This had been the scene of an earlier accident damage from which had removed a chevron warning sign . It was clear from photographs that the road surface was not in good condition and holes had been patched. Evidence also showed the road surface adhesion to be below standard.
” Source location Kevin David RITSON · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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19 Apr 2016 Rhodri Dafydd Miller-Binding and 3 others · Prevention of Future Deaths report South Wales Central
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Concerns raised 1
Lack of an advance warning sign for the approaching left bend View source
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Rhodri Dafydd Miller-Binding and 3 others · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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On 6 March 2015, a vehicle collision on the A470 near the Storey Arms, Brecon resulted in the deaths of Rhodri Dafydd Miller-Binding, Corey Bailey Price, Alesha Marie O’Connor and Margaret Elizabeth Challis. The principal concern was that the challenging bend lacked an advance warning sign, which the inquest evidence indicated could help reduce the risk of similar fatal collisions.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of an advance warning sign for the approaching left bend
Wider context from the report “1) The stretch of road along the A470 is subject to a 60 mile per hour speed limit
but is known to be particularly “challenging” stretch of road on which there have
been many serious injury and fatality collisions in the past. The evidence at the
inquest from the Forensic Collision Investigating Officer was clear in that an
advanced warning sign of an approaching left bend would be of significant
assistance in warning motorists of the nature of the road ahead and thereby
reducing the risk of a similar fatality.
Whilst there was evidence at the inquest to support the view that Rhodri Milling-
Binding’s vehicle was being driven at an inappropriate speed, it was not felt that any
form of speed restriction was appropriate at this location – simply an advanced warning
sign of the nature of the road ahead .
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31 Mar 2016 David Alan CURTIS · Prevention of Future Deaths report Exeter and Greater Devon
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Concerns raised 1
Lack of warning signage for a concealed left-hand bend View source
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Devon County Council
Erect a left-hand bend warning sign before the crest of the hill on the A3079.
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David Alan CURTIS · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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David Alan CURTIS died after his motorcycle collided with a tractor on the A3079 Holsworthy Road near Okehampton, Devon. The inquest conclusion was “Road Traffic Collision”, and the stated medical cause was moving blunt force trauma to the head and chest. The substantive concern was that there was no warning sign for the left-hand bend for motorists approaching from the direction in which the motorcycle was travelling, despite the bend not being visible until the hill crest.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of warning signage for a concealed left-hand bend
Wider context from the report “When approaching from the Okehampton direction (the direction in which the motorcycle was travelling), there is a warning triangle sign advising motorists that they are approaching a 12% decrease in the gradient. There is no warning triangle indicating a left hand bend ahead. Conversely, when travelling from the opposite direction (Halwill towards Okehampton) there is a warning triangle indicating a right hand bend ahead and immediately below that there is another warning traffic sign indicating a slippery road. There was no prior signage warning vehicle users approaching the Halwill direction ; the apparent course of the road ahead is denoted by the convergence of hedge lines towards the right.
Photographs taken of the road from Halwill towards Okehampton (the direction the motorcycle was travelling) show the crest of the hill but does not indicate that there is a left hand bend immediately beyond that crest until the driver or rider arrives at that crest . If it was deemed necessary to warn drivers travelling from Halwill towards Okehampton that there is a right hand bend ahead, which can be seen from some distance away in that particular carriageway, it would seem appropriate to consider that drivers travelling from Okehampton towards Halwill should have the benefit of a warning triangle sign indicating the left hand bend ahead, particularly where that bend cannot be seen until the hill is crested .
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PFD Monitor interpretation Erect a left-hand bend warning sign before the crest of the hill on the A3079.
Verbatim wording from the response “I can confirm that we are arranging for a left hand bend warning sign to be erected in advance of the crest of the hill on the A3079 as recommended. It is anticipated that this work will be completed by 31st July 2016, or earlier if possible.” Source location 2016-0144-Response-by-Devon-County-Council
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30 Mar 2016 Steven Nicholson · Prevention of Future Deaths report Newcastle upon Tyne
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Concerns raised 1
Lack of appropriate flood-risk warning signage on the A1018 slip road View source
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Durham County Council
Deploy temporary flood-warning signs until the highway drainage improvement works are complete.
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Steven Nicholson · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Steven Nicholson was driving on the A1018 entry slip road in poor visibility when his vehicle struck a large area of standing water, causing him to lose control and sustain fatal head injuries. The substantive concerns were the absence of appropriate lighting and warning signs about flooding on the slip road.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of appropriate flood-risk warning signage on the A1018 slip road
Wider context from the report “(1) The absence of appropriate lighting on the A1018 slip road, to assist motorists in identifying and reacting to sudden unexpected hazards.
(2) The absence of appropriate signage warning motorists of the risk of flooding on the A1018 slip road .
” Source location Steven Nicholson · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Deploy temporary flood-warning signs until the highway drainage improvement works are complete.
Verbatim wording from the response “Absence of Flood Warning Signs
The Inquest confirmed that highway flooding had occurred at this location although we were not aware of any issues prior to this incident. If we had received reports of flooding we would have deployed temporary flood warning signs in line with our standard procedures.” Source location Durham-City-Council-Response
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PFD Monitor interpretation Permanent flood warning signs will not be installed because traffic-sign regulations provide only for their temporary use.
Verbatim wording from the response “Flood warning signs are prescribed in the Department for Transport’s traffic sign regulations for temporary use only to warn of occasional hazards. They should be retained only for so long as the hazard continues to exist or is expected to recur in the near future. There is no provision in the Department for Transport’s traffic sign regulations, which we are obliged to follow, for the installation of permanent flood warning signs. Therefore we do not propose to install permanent flood warning signs.” Source location Durham-City-Council-Response
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