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Charlotte Katie Mae Avis · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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Issued 6 May 2025•Dorset

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Concerns
2

Raised in this report

Recipients
2

Named on the report

Responses found
2

Of 2 recipients

Stated actions
5

Described in responses

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Concerns and recipient responses

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Concerns raised2

  1. Hazardous road layout at Loscombe Crossroads
    Part of recurring concern: Inadequate control of recurring collision risks at hazardous road locationsPart of recurring concern: Inadequate safety controls at high-risk road junctionsPart of recurring concern: Unsafe road design and layout
  2. Continuing risk of road traffic collisions at Loscombe Crossroads
    Part of recurring concern: Inadequate safety controls at high-risk road junctions
Responses linked to these concerns

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Actions described in response An action is something a recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to a concern raised.2

  1. Action

    Conduct a feasibility study for introducing average speed cameras on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne, collaborating with relevant stakeholders including Dorset Police.

    Stated by Dorset CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 19 May 2025.
  2. Action

    Reduce the speed limit at the relevant road site from 70mph to 60mph.

    Stated by Dorset CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 May 2025.

Respondent positions A position is what a recipient says about a concern when it does not describe a specific action.1

  1. Position

    Dorset Council, as the traffic authority, is responsible for decisions about road design, speed limits, traffic calming and road network management.

    Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.

Source evidence

How this individual concern was interpreted

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Hazardous road layout at Loscombe Crossroads

Wider context from the report

“(1) Evidence has been provided that between 01.01.2014 and 24.03.2025 there have been 8 road traffic collisions at the site of Charlotte’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 Charlotte’s death. (2) 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. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

Yes — Inadequate control of recurring collision risks at hazardous road locations; Inadequate safety controls at high-risk road junctions; Unsafe road design and layout.

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How this individual concern was interpreted

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Continuing risk of road traffic collisions at Loscombe Crossroads

Wider context from the report

“(1) Evidence has been provided that between 01.01.2014 and 24.03.2025 there have been 8 road traffic collisions at the site of Charlotte’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 Charlotte’s death. (2) 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. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

Yes — Inadequate safety controls at high-risk road junctions.

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How this respondent action was interpreted

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Conduct a feasibility study for introducing average speed cameras on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne, collaborating with relevant stakeholders including Dorset Police.

Verbatim wording from the response

“2. Records show a high number of collisions along the entire length of the A30 dual carriageway between Yeovil and Sherborne, with many vehicles significantly exceeding the speed limit. Therefore, we are conducting a feasibility study to introduce Average Speed Cameras to ensure compliance with the recent change in speed limit to 60mph. This work will involve close collaboration with stakeholders, including Dorset Police.”

Source location

Response from Dorset Council
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Published 19 May 2025

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How this respondent action was interpreted

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Reduce the speed limit at the relevant road site from 70mph to 60mph.

Verbatim wording from the response

“(2) 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.”

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Response from Dorset Council
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Published 19 May 2025

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How this respondent position was interpreted

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Dorset Council, as the traffic authority, is responsible for decisions about road design, speed limits, traffic calming and road network management.

Verbatim wording from the response

“You expressed concerns regarding the layout of the road as a factor in the collision. Responsibility for making decisions about the roads under its care rests with the traffic authority, based on its knowledge of the area and taking into account local needs and circumstances. Local authorities, in this case Dorset Council, are free to make their own decisions about the design of the roads and streets under their care, provided they take account of the relevant legislation. This includes setting local speed limits and introducing traffic calming measures such as speed cameras and speed activated warning signs.”

Source location

Response from Department for Transport
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Published 19 May 2025

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Other statements in published responses

These actions and other statements could not be clearly connected to one concern in this report.

Recipient-stated actions An action is something a recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to a concern raised.3

  1. 1

    Implement a temporary traffic regulation order prohibiting right turns, U-turns and straight-over movements at the Over Compton junction.

    Stated by Dorset CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 19 May 2025.
  2. 2

    Consult on the possibility of making the temporary junction restrictions permanent.

    Stated by Dorset CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 19 May 2025.
  3. 3

    Monitor and regularly review the temporary junction restrictions for up to 18 months to ensure they do not disperse risk.

    Stated by Dorset CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 19 May 2025.

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How this respondent action was interpreted

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Implement a temporary traffic regulation order prohibiting right turns, U-turns and straight-over movements at the Over Compton junction.

Verbatim wording from the response

“1. We plan to implement a temporary traffic regulation order under Section 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This order will prohibit all right-turn, U-turn, and straight-over movements for vehicular traffic entering and exiting Hill Lane and Old Compton Lane at the Over Compton junction. These measures are scheduled to come into effect this summer.”

Source location

Response from Dorset Council
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Published 19 May 2025

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How this respondent action was interpreted

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PFD Monitor interpretation

Consult on the possibility of making the temporary junction restrictions permanent.

Verbatim wording from the response

“As with all temporary orders, we will closely monitor the situation to ensure that we do not inadvertently disperse risk. This measure will be regularly reviewed for a maximum of 18 months, during which time we will consult on the possibility of making these measures permanent.”

Source location

Response from Dorset Council
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Published 19 May 2025

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Monitor and regularly review the temporary junction restrictions for up to 18 months to ensure they do not disperse risk.

Verbatim wording from the response

“1. We plan to implement a temporary traffic regulation order under Section 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This order will prohibit all right-turn, U-turn, and straight-over movements for vehicular traffic entering and exiting Hill Lane and Old Compton Lane at the Over Compton junction. These measures are scheduled to come into effect this summer.”

Source location

Response from Dorset Council
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Published 19 May 2025

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