Scott Davies

Christopher Murray HM Assistant Coroner  Manchester South Coronial Area Mount Tabor Stockport

On 29 th August 2024 an inquest was opened into the death of Scott Bradley Davies aged 32. The inquest concluded on 19 th September 2024. I made a  determination at inquest that Scott Bradley Davies died as a result of an  accident.

Scott Davies had collected his modified Sur-Ron Light Bee Motorcycle on the  evening of Friday 2nd February 2024 and returned home carrying the  unregistered motorcycle in a van. He proceeded to attend upon Alexandra Park  in Stockport to test out the vehicle. He collided with a steel barrier which was in  a closed position. He was dismounted from the vehicle and sustained serious  head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of his collision. He was  given first aid at the scene and taken to Salford Royal Hospital by ambulance. He was treated by way of sedation and ventilation but never regained  consciousness and died as a result of a traumatic brain injury on 8 th March 2024  at Salford Royal Hospital.

During the course of the inquest, the evidence revealed matters giving rise to  concern. In my opinion, there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken. In the circumstances, it is my statutory duty to report to you. The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows – The section of road bisecting Alexandra Park, known as Cheadle Old Road  Edgeley, is a legitimate right of way for bicycles and emergency services vehicles yet there is a matt black locked steel barrier that is hard to see at dusk and in the dark which could result in serious injury or death if struck by an oncoming  legitimate user of that thoroughfare.

In my opinion, action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe that you and/or your organisation have the power to take such action.