Investigation and inquest
On 03/03/2014 I commenced an investigation into the death of Victoria Elizabeth Rhodes, 21 . The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 19 September 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was Road Traffic Collision. On 3rd March 2014 the deceased was crossed the V11 Tongwell Street and stepped in front of a car on the dual carriageway and was struck by the car. She died from Severe Multiple Injuries.
Circumstances of the death
The deceased had attempted to cross the dual carriageway, V11 Tongwell Street from the Broughton side of the road and has been struck by a Peugeot car that was approaching from her right.The deceased was pronounced dead at the scene. She had attempted to cross the road ignoring the foot bridge that was available to her.
Coroner’s concerns
(1) That on the grid roads in Milton Keynes the speed limit remains at 70 mph.
(2) That pedestrians have access to the fast roads despite the attempts to encourage them to use the pedestrian walk ways.
(3) The speed limit of 70mph that operates throughout Milton Keynes should now be reviewed.