The Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Carlos Correa, after he was struck by a tram when crossing Edinburgh Trams at Saughton in September 2018, has determined that reasonable precautions could have been taken which have prevented the accident.<\/p>\n
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Mr Correa, 53, died after he was hit by a tram when using a designated crossing with Edinburgh Trams having already been fined \u00a3240,000 for contravention of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The FAI was called to establish the facts of the case and is inquisitorial in nature and does not seek to apportion blame.<\/p>\n
In his determination Sheriff Douglas Keir found that there were reasonable precautions that could have been taken and had they been it might have realistically resulted in the death being\u00a0 avoided.<\/p>\n
These included:<\/p>\n
Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks said: \u201cThe death of Carlos Correa occurred in circumstances giving rise to significant public concern and as such a discretionary\u202fFatal Accident Inquiry was instructed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sheriff\u2019s determination is detailed and notes reasonable precautions that could have been taken to avoid Mr Correa\u2019s death.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe FAI followed a thorough and comprehensive investigation by the Procurator Fiscal who ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Mr Carlos Correa\u2019s death were presented in evidence.<\/p>\n
“Our thoughts remain with Mr Correa\u2019s family at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Carlos Correa, after he was struck by a tram when crossing Edinburgh Trams at Saughton in September 2018, has determined that reasonable precautions could have been taken which have prevented the … Continue reading