Investigation and inquest
On 11 July 2014 I commenced an investigation into the death of Mark Burdett 54 years old. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 9 January 2015. The conclusion of the inquest was that Mr Burdett’s death was road vehicle death
Circumstances of the death
On 10 July 2014 Mr Burdett was riding his motorcycle along Blythe Road, Coleshill when he came into collision with a car exiting from Blythe Hall. I heard evidence that a sign stating “Hidden Entrance” or similar would increase road safety by alerting motorists to the entrance. At this point along Blythe Road the speed limit is 60 mph.
Coroner’s concerns
(1) the lack of a sign warning motorists of the concealed entrance -- this particularly applied to traffic coming from the Coleshill direction