Investigation and inquest
On 21st November 2017 I commenced an Investigation into the death of Darren Robert URQUHART. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest 29th August 2018. The conclusion of the inquest was Suicide
Medical Cause of death:
1a Multiple Traumatic Injuries
Circumstances of the death
On the 13th November 2017 Darren Urquhart was struck by a train after jumping from platform 1 of Hitchin Railway Station. Police and paramedics attended and he was confirmed dead at the scene at 21:13 hours.
Coroner’s concerns
(1) The position of the trespass mat referred to in the report of T.Ramskill at recommendation 2 of his site report.
(2) The lack of gates at the south end of platforms 1 and 2.
(3) The inadequacy of the fencing shown in Image 6 of T.Ramskill’s report and the position of the trespass deterrence mat low down on the ramp.