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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Call for quicker reviews of serious road accidents
Police and council highways officials should speed up how they report and review road collisions to prevent future deaths, a coroner's report has stated. It comes after David Walsh, 40, and his son Cameron, 16, died last year when the car Mr Walsh was test-driving went into Louth Canal close to Tetney Lock, near Grimsby. Published on Monday, the coroner's prevention of future death (PFD) report has been sent to Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Police. It found that crashes involving injuries and deaths that might have been due in part to road conditions were not immediately reported by police to the highways authority. The report by Marianne Johnson, assistant coroner for Greater Lincolnshire, also found that crashes involving injuries or deaths were reviewed by the highways team on only an annual basis. This includes deciding on potential safety improvements to reduce the risk of future incidents. A PFD report is issued when a coroner thinks action is needed to protect lives. Ms Johnson said that not reviewing road traffic collisions more regularly could mean there was a "possibility that other incidents can occur prior to the annual review that could have been prevented" if the report had been made at the time of the crash instead. The council and Lincolnshire Police have been given 56 days to respond to the report with a "timetable for action". Mr Walsh's Mercedes ended up upside down and fully submerged apart from its two rear wheels when it left Tetney Lock Road and went into the canal on 6 January last year. Both he and his son were pronounced dead at the scene. PC Nick Prestwich told the hearing into their deaths there was a sign on that stretch of road warning drivers it was "undulated and uneven". Richard Fenwick, head of highways asset and local management services at the county council, confirmed the car would have driven past a warning sign about 650ft (about 200m) before the scene of the crash. He said the warning signs were "appropriate". The inquest found last month that Mr Walsh and Cameron died in a road traffic collision. Lincolnshire Police has been contacted by the BBC for comment on the PFD report. A council spokesperson said: "We are unable to comment until a response to the coroner has been completed by the deadline date set in the document." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices Tributes to young footballer and dad killed in crash Teen killed in canal crash was youth footballer HM Courts & Tribunals Service Lincolnshire Police Lincolnshire County Council
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Call for quicker reviews of serious Lincolnshire road accidents
Police and council highways officials should speed up how they report and review road collisions to prevent future deaths, a coroner's report has comes after David Walsh, 40, and his son Cameron, 16, died last year when the car Mr Walsh was test-driving went into Louth Canal close to Tetney Lock, near on Monday, the coroner's prevention of future death (PFD) report has been sent to Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire found that crashes involving injuries and deaths that might have been due in part to road conditions were not immediately reported by police to the highways authority. The report by Marianne Johnson, assistant coroner for Greater Lincolnshire, also found that crashes involving injuries or deaths were reviewed by the highways team on only an annual basis. This includes deciding on potential safety improvements to reduce the risk of future incidents.A PFD report is issued when a coroner thinks action is needed to protect Johnson said that not reviewing road traffic collisions more regularly could mean there was a "possibility that other incidents can occur prior to the annual review that could have been prevented" if the report had been made at the time of the crash council and Lincolnshire Police have been given 56 days to respond to the report with a "timetable for action". Mr Walsh's Mercedes ended up upside down and fully submerged apart from its two rear wheels when it left Tetney Lock Road and went into the canal on 6 January last he and his son were pronounced dead at the Nick Prestwich told the hearing into their deaths there was a sign on that stretch of road warning drivers it was "undulated and uneven".Richard Fenwick, head of highways asset and local management services at the county council, confirmed the car would have driven past a warning sign about 650ft (about 200m) before the scene of the crash. He said the warning signs were "appropriate".The inquest found last month that Mr Walsh and Cameron died in a road traffic Police has been contacted by the BBC for comment on the PFD report.A council spokesperson said: "We are unable to comment until a response to the coroner has been completed by the deadline date set in the document." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Sky News
18-06-2025
- Sky News
Father and son drowned during test drive after Mercedes plunged into canal, inquest told
A father and son drowned after a Mercedes they were test driving hit a telegraph pole and plunged into a canal, an inquest has been told. Footballer Cameron Walsh, 16, was messaging his friends minutes before the car entered the Louth Canal, in Tetney near Grimsby, Greater Lincolnshire Coroner's Court heard. His father, David Walsh, 40, was believed to have been driving the vehicle. A witness who saw the blue Mercedes GLC 300 said it performed a "snaking action" and assumed the driver was "trying to gain control", the inquest heard. Roberta Smith, who called 999, added that the vehicle "flew off the road and into the canal" and appeared to be "airborne" before it landed "roof first" in the water. Another witness described seeing a blue car being driven "erratically and at speed". The inquest heard emergency services were called at 1.38pm on 6 January 2024. Fire crews had to smash a window to gain access to the locked car, which had been collected from a Mercedes dealership. But by that point the pair had been in the water for up to 45 minutes, the inquest was told. They were pronounced dead at 2.58pm. The cause of death for both was recorded as drowning. Assistant coroner for Greater Lincolnshire, Marianne Johnson, concluded that it was likely David Walsh was driving and the pair died in a road traffic collision. She added that she would file a prevention of future deaths report, designed to ensure authorities act on issues uncovered during an inquest. The inquest, attended by friends and relatives of the pair, also heard there were no mechanical defects likely to have contributed to the crash. Forensic collision investigator PC Nick Prestwich told the hearing that "the collision occurred partly due to the manner of driving". Speaking about CCTV footage of the car on Tetney Lock Road, Tetney, PC Prestwich said: "You can see that vehicle is swerving around on the road surface. It's my belief the car was driven too fast for the road conditions." The inquest also heard Cameron Walsh messaged his girlfriend saying that the car was "banging". He also sent a picture of himself inside the vehicle to a friend via Snapchat one minute before it is believed to have entered the canal. Tetney Lock Road was described to the inquest as a 60mph single-track road with "no road marks" and warning signs for an uneven surface. Richard Fenwick, an official from Lincolnshire County Council, said an inspection four days after the incident had identified no safety defects. A family statement, read to the inquest, described the father and son as "two beautiful people" who were "full of life". It added: "David was the most selfless person to grace the earth, his kindness was unheard of. He embraced his role as a father figure with unmatched warmth. "Cameron's personality lit up the darkest of rooms. Cameron was a gentle giant. When you were with Cameron you always knew he was there." Cameron Walsh, who played for Grimsby Town Football Club, was called an "undeniable talent" and "much-loved figure" by the club in a tribute following his death.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- The Sun
Grimsby Town star, 16, and dad died after Mercedes went ‘airborne' before plunging into canal during tragic test drive
A GRIMSBY Town star and his dad died after the car they were test-driving flipped upside down into a canal. Cameron Walsh, 16, and his dad David, 40, drowned after their Mercedes hit a pole and plunged into a canal at Tetney Lock, Lincolnshire, a court heard. 6 6 6 The car 'flew off the road', struck a telegraph pole and then flipped upside down into the water, an inquest at Greater Lincolnshire Coroner's Court heard on Wednesday. Emergency services rushed to the scene on January 6 last year, with fire officers smashing a window to get inside the locked car. Cameron and David were trapped underwater for a "prolonged" period - up to 45 minutes - according to the inquest. The pair were pronounced dead at the scene, with drowning recorded as the cause of death. Just minutes before the horrific crash, it was revealed that Cameron was messaging his friends about the car - hired from a Mercedes dealership. A woman who was driving along the road saw the blue Mercedes GLC 300 doing a 'snaking action' and she assumed the driver was 'trying to gain control', the coroner heard. The statement of Roberta Smith, who made the 999 call, was read to the court. She said the Mercedes 'flew off the road and into the canal', appearing to be 'airborne' before it landed 'roof first' in the water. Another witness described seeing a blue car being driven 'erratically and at speed'. 6 Air India sole survivor almost collapses with grief after carrying his brother's coffin at funeral No mechanical defects were considered likely to have contributed to the crash, the inquest heard. Forensic collision investigator Pc Nick Prestwich told the court that he cannot say definitively who was driving the car. He said: 'The collision occurred partly due to the manner of driving of the vehicle across an undulating road, at which point the vehicle lost control and entered the verge adjacent to the canal. 'It then traversed across the grass verge before striking the telegraph pole, causing the vehicle to rotate. It carried on travelling into the canal.' Speaking about CCTV footage, Pc Prestwich added: 'You can see that vehicle is swerving around on the road surface. 'It appeared to be travelling reasonably fast - whether that was in excess of the speed limit, I don't know. It's my belief the car was driven too fast for the road conditions.' The coroner said it's most likely that Cameron was driving the car when the crash happened. The teen was messaging his friends on Snapchat about the car - with one message event sent one minute before the car is believed to have entered the canal. He also a message to his girlfriend saying that the car his father hired was 'banging'. A statement from another friend of Cameron's read: 'I knew his parents were thinking about getting a new car. Cameron was messaging me about how much his dad liked the car they were test-driving.' Tetney Lock Road was described as a 60mph single track road with 'no road marks' and an 'uneven' and 'undulating' surface. Richard Fenwick, head of highways services for Lincolnshire County Council, said Tetney Lock Road is inspected every three months. He said the last inspection before the crash - taking place in October 2023 - showed 'no recorded safety defects'. Richard added that an inspection four days after the crash also found no safety defects - but 'patching' work was carried out in March of this year to make the road surface more event. He said he believed the national speed limit was 'appropriate' for the road. Assistant coroner for Greater Lincolnshire Marianne Johnson concluded that Cameron and David had died in a road traffic collision. She added she would file a report to prevent future deaths. In a statement read in court, the family said that Cameron and David were 'two beautiful people' who were 'full of life'. They said: 'David was the most selfless person to grace the earth, his kindness was unheard of. He embraced his role as a father figure with unmatched warmth. 'Cameron's personality lit up the darkest of rooms. Cameron was a gentle giant. When you were with Cameron you always knew he was there.' They described Cameron - a Grimsby Town youth player - as a 'powerhouse' on the football field. In a tribute after the tragedy, Grimsby Town FC said: 'Cameron Walsh was an integral part of the GTFC academy. His passion for the game, coupled with his undeniable talent, made him a much-loved figure among teammates, coaches, and the entire Grimsby Town family." 6 6
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Grimsby Town star, 16, and dad died after Mercedes went ‘airborne' before plunging into canal during tragic test drive
A GRIMSBY Town star and his dad died after the car they were test-driving flipped upside down into a canal. Cameron Walsh, 16, and his dad David, 40, drowned after their Mercedes hit a pole and plunged into a canal at Tetney Lock, Lincolnshire, a court heard. 6 Grimsby Town youth team star Cameron Walsh, 16, and his father died in January last year Credit: Grimsby Town FC 6 Dad David Walsh also died in the accident Credit: PA 6 The inquest into their deaths opened on Wednesday Credit: MEN Media The car 'flew off the road', struck a telegraph pole and then flipped upside down into the water, an inquest at Greater Lincolnshire Coroner's Court heard on Wednesday. Emergency services rushed to the Cameron and David were trapped underwater for a "prolonged" period - up to 45 minutes - according to the inquest. The pair were pronounced dead at the scene, with drowning recorded as the cause of death. Read more sports news Just minutes before the horrific crash, it was revealed that Cameron was messaging his friends about the car - hired from a Mercedes dealership. A woman who was driving along the road saw the blue Mercedes GLC 300 doing a 'snaking action' and she assumed the driver was 'trying to gain control', the coroner heard. The statement of Roberta Smith, who made the 999 call, was read to the court. She said the Mercedes 'flew off the road and into the canal', appearing to be 'airborne' before it landed 'roof first' in the water. Most read in Sport Another witness described seeing a blue car being driven 'erratically and at speed'. 6 Cameron was a 'powerhouse' on the football field, his family said Credit: PA Air India sole survivor almost collapses with grief after carrying his brother's coffin at funeral No mechanical defects were considered likely to have contributed to the crash, the inquest heard. Forensic collision investigator Pc Nick Prestwich told the court that he cannot say definitively who was driving the car. He said: 'The collision occurred partly due to the manner of driving of the vehicle across an undulating road, at which point the vehicle lost control and entered the verge adjacent to the canal. 'It then traversed across the grass verge before striking the telegraph pole, causing the vehicle to rotate. It carried on travelling into the canal.' Speaking about CCTV footage, Pc Prestwich added: 'You can see that vehicle is swerving around on the road surface. 'It appeared to be travelling reasonably fast - whether that was in excess of the speed limit, I don't know. It's my belief the car was driven too fast for the road conditions.' The coroner said it's most likely that Cameron was driving the car when the crash happened. The teen was messaging his friends on Snapchat about the car - with one message event sent one minute before the car is believed to have entered the canal. He also a message to his girlfriend saying that the car his father hired was 'banging'. A statement from another friend of Cameron's read: 'I knew his parents were thinking about getting a new car. Cameron was messaging me about how much his dad liked the car they were test-driving.' Tetney Lock Road was described as a 60mph single track road with 'no road marks' and an 'uneven' and 'undulating' surface. Richard Fenwick, head of highways services for Lincolnshire County Council, said Tetney Lock Road is inspected every three months. He said the last inspection before the crash - taking place in October 2023 - showed 'no recorded safety defects'. Richard added that an inspection four days after the crash also found no safety defects - but 'patching' work was carried out in March of this year to make the road surface more event. He said he believed the national speed limit was 'appropriate' for the road. Assistant coroner for Greater Lincolnshire Marianne Johnson concluded that Cameron and David had died in a road traffic collision. She added she would file a report to prevent future deaths. In a statement read in court, the family said that Cameron and David were 'two beautiful people' who were 'full of life'. They said: 'David was the most selfless person to grace the earth, his kindness was unheard of. He embraced his role as a father figure with unmatched warmth. 'Cameron's personality lit up the darkest of rooms. Cameron was a gentle giant. When you were with Cameron you always knew he was there.' They described Cameron - a youth player - as a 'powerhouse' on the football field. In a tribute after the tragedy, Grimsby Town FC said: 'Cameron Walsh was an integral part of the GTFC academy. His passion for the game, coupled with his undeniable talent, made him a much-loved figure among teammates, coaches, and the entire Grimsby Town family." 6 The club paid tribute to Cameron in a statement Credit: Facebook 6 Flowers at the scene of the crash Credit: Grimsby Telegraph
