Past Instructions
Traffic Accident Investigation
- 2005: Navan,
Co. Meath, Republic of Ireland
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School bus overturned - 5 teenage students killed
46 injured
- 2004: M25
Sevenoaks, Kent
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South coast Coach Operator's driver cleared of blame in multi-vehicle
accident that closed M25 (analysis of tachograph & investigation of
damage confirmed driver's account)
- 2000: M5
Avonmouth Viaduct, Bristol
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Multi-vehicle accident - driver of articulated lorry involved cleared
of causing death by dangerous driving Company manager cleared of 'conspiring
to pervert the course of justice'
- 1996: A40
Raglan Roundabout
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Coach accident involving social services outing - driver cleared of
causing the death of 10 passengers by dangerous driving (mechanical
defect)
- 1995: Newquay,
Cornwall
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Preliminary scene appraisal, examination and recording for client's/insurer's
solicitors
- 1994: M5
Clevedon, Bristol
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Double decked coach accident involving the Royal Marine Band - driver
subsequently cleared of all blame (mechanical defect)
- 1994: A30
Monkton, Devon
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Car/pedestrian fatality - re-investigation on behalf of bereaved family
- challenges to Police investigation evidence and report
Accident / Investigation Crisis Management
- 2005:
Navan, Co. Meath, Republic of Ireland
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School bus overturned - 5 fatalities
- 2005:
V.O.S.A. tachograph investigation
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National Express franchisee
- 2004:
M25 - Sevenoaks, Kent
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South Coast coach operator's driver cleared of blame in multi-vehicle accident that closed the M25
- 2003:
V.O.S.A. tachograph audit / investigation
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Major West Country utility company
- 2001:
V.O.S.A. tachograph investigation
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Prominent West Country coach operator
- 2000:
Avonmouth Viaduct accident
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Allegations of corporate manslaughter /
conspiracy to pervert the course of justice
- 1997:
Major tachograph investigation
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West Country operator
- 1995/96:
Mechanical digger arm accident
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Newquay, Cornwall - five fatalities
1994:
Royal Marine Band fatal coach accident
Clevedon, Bristol
Scene Recording
- 2004: M25
- Sevenoaks, Kent
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Multi-vehicle accident that closed the M25
- 2000: M5
Avonmouth Viaduct
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Multi-vehicle accident - 2 fatalities
- 1996: A40
Raglan
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Coach accident involving 10 fatalities
- 1995: Newquay,
Cornwall
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Mechanical digger arm accident, involving 5 fatalities
- 1994: M5
Bristol
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Fatal double decked coach accident involving the Royal Marine Band
Mechanical Engineering
- Passenger
Vehicle
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Certificate of Initial Fitness Inspections
- Commercial
fleet reviews / audits
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compliance with Operators Licensing
- 2005: Navan,
Co. Meath, Republic of Ireland
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School bus accident - 5 fatalities. Instructions to undertake mechanical
examination of vehicle involved
- 2000: M5
Avonmouth, Bristol
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Multi-vehicle accident involving 2 fatalities. Investigations of articulated
lorry involved established braking efficiencies exceeded minimum legal
requirements (driver cleared of causing death by dangerous driving)
- 1997: A40
Raglan
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Coach accident involving 10 fatalities. Braking defects identified,
hydraulic component failure established (driver subsequently acquitted
of all charges)
- 1994: M5
Clevedon
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Double decked coach accident involving the Royal Marine Band. Broken
brake component and mal-adjustment of brakes identified
(driver subsequently acquitted of all charges)
Tachographs
- 2005:
V.O.S.A. Investigation into major National Express franchisee
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Preparations and face to face negotiations resulted in complimentary
letter from V.O.S.A. examiner
- 2004/5:
Coach company internal investigations
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Falsification of records by drivers' when away on tour in Europe resulted
in disciplinary enquiries
- 2004:
South Coast Coach Operator's driver cleared of blame in multi-vehicle
accident that closed the M25
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Microscopic examination of chart confirmed vehicle's actions and driver's
account
- 2003:
V.O.S.A. investigation into major West Country utility company
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Early involvement, structured response and liaison resulted only in
verbal warning
- 2001:
Vehicle Inspectorate investigation into distinguished West Country Coach operator
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Successful scrutiny and challenge of many of Vehicle Inspectorate's allegations
- 1996:
Successful criminal defence
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Allegations against driver of falsification of drivers records
- 1994:
Internal company investigation
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Falsification of recordings by drivers
- 1994:
International company client Inspection
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Examination of routes taken by driver culminated in his conviction for
major theft and dismissal
- 1991:
Regional Public Utility Company internal investigation
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Discipline of driver following overturning of laden commercial vehicle
whilst negotiating a roundabout
