Investigation and inquest
On 25/6/2019 I commenced an investigation into the death of Jessica Louise Duckworth aged 23. The investigation concluded at an Inquest on 2 December 2019. The conclusion of the Inquest was that she committed suicide by falling from a motorway bridge on the B6114 Saddleworth Road at Junction 22/23 of the M62 motorway on 16.6.19.
Circumstances of the death
Jessica Louise Duckworth had previously attempted suicide by taking an overdose of tablets.
The evidence admitted at the Inquest included a statement from a police officer which refers to the Scammonden Bridge over the M62 motorway as a “notorious location for people to jump from and commit suicide.”
Ms Duckworth has fallen approximately 120 feet onto the carriageway. Her body was subsequently struck by passing vehicles.
Coroner’s concerns
As the location has achieved notoriety as a suicide spot consideration should be given to installing fencing or other measures to prevent people falling from the bridge.