Skip to main content

Inquest conclusions

Date of inquest Date inquest concluded Name of deceased Conclusion
23/04/2026 23/04/2026 THEOBALD, Sarah Joanne Road traffic collision
24/04/2026 24/04/2026 FOULDS, Sylvia Louise Suicide
24/04/2026 24/04/2026 MONTGOMERY, Bridget Road Traffic Collision
24/04/2026 24/04/2026 OMEROD, Colin Drugs related death
27/04/2026 28/04/2026 SHAW, Julie Julie SHAW died on the 28th October 2025 at her home address. Ms Shaw suffered a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in February 2025 which was operated upon. Following the surgery she suffered a number of complications which resulted in loss of blood flow to her bowel and required many more surgeries. In the months that followed, Ms SHAW endured a long hospital stay where she struggled to manage adequate oral intake and was told she was not eligible for inpatient mental health support. She was discharged with a package of care but her family provided the majority of her care. Ms SHAW had been unable to maintain adequate oral intake for many months and her health continued to deteriorate. She received support from palliative care services before her death.
28/04/2026 28/04/2026 BAKER, Marjorie Marjorie BAKER died on the 8th January 2026 at the Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital as a consequence of sepsis caused by a sacral ulcer. Mrs BAKER had a number of underlying health conditions and lived in a care home. She developed a pressure injury to her sacrum which became infected and caused her death.
28/04/2026 28/04/2026 FARISH, Sandra Lesley Natural causes
29/04/2026 29/04/2026 DAVITT, James Accident
29/04/2026 29/04/2026 FEELEY, Wayne Michael Alcohol related
30/04/2026 30/05/2026 ALBIN, Melvin John Melvin John ALBIN died on the 31st July 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mr ALBIN had a number of underlying health conditions but was awaiting discharge when he was taken unaccompanied for an x-ray. Mr ALBIN required an escort for his safety. Whilst waiting unaccompanied to be returned to the ward, Mr ALBIN attempted to stand and fell, causing injuries which included a small bleed in his brain. Following the fall Mr Albin's consciousness levels deteriorated and he developed aspiration pneumonia which caused his death.