Investigation and inquest
On 9th October 2013 I commenced an investigation into the death of Kathleen Ethel Border. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 7th February 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was: Mrs Border had died due to an Accident. Medical cause of death - Bronchopneumonia as a result of multiple fractures.
Circumstances of the death
On 13th May 2013, Kathleen Ethel Border, a pedestrian, was struck by a reversing delivery vehicle in Northwood Square, Fareham, sustaining numerous fractures. She was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital where her condition gradually deteriorated. She died at the hospital at 11.40 hours on 8th October 2013.
Coroner’s concerns
Mrs Border was struck by a delivery vehicle reversing out of a car parking bay. The vehicle should have parked in a designated delivery area. Signage of the various parking areas in Northwood Square were not very prominent or clear.