Tina Neverland

I am Bina Patel, Area Coroner, for the coroner area of Mid Kent and Medway.

On 8th August 2023 I commenced an investigation into the death of Tina NEVERLAND. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on the 30th January 2024. The conclusion of the inquest was that the deceased Tina Neverland died as a result of a Road Traffic Collision. The cause of death having been determined as: 1a Traumatic Brain Injury 1b Road Traffic Collision 1c 2

The deceased Tina Neverland, a pedestrian was walking south along Maidstone Road before using the grassy central reservation on Maidstone Road, Chatham (A229) and has crossed the northbound carriageway when she was hit by a motorcycle which was being driven within the speed limit for the road. She suffered traumatic brain injury following the collision on the 26th July 2023 and despite treatment died at Kings College Hospital on the 30th July 2023.

During the course of the inquest the evidence revealed matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken. In the

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you have the power to take such action.