2011-10-03 - Rider Down/Fatality, Kings Cross

Sgt Kingston said that Ms Lee was not wearing a helmet or fluorescent clothes, as is advised by the Highway Code.

Unbelievable.

A report by the Met Police’s road accident investigation unit said Mr Gibbs could not have expected to see Ms Lee because she was so close to the front of the lorry at the lights. There is roughly a two-metre blindspot directly in front of lorries, the inquest heard.

Gibbs could have spent £30 on a mirror to remove the blind spot, or he could have leaned forward to check there wasn't anyone in front of him. He did neither.

The Crown Prosecution Service said there was not enough evidence to charge Mr Gibbs with any criminal offence.

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