Court process begins for FAI into death of pedestrian
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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio.
The 53-year-old pedestrian died after he was fatally struck by a tram in the Saughton area of Edinburgh on 11 September 2018 while making his way home from work.
A preliminary hearing is set for 31 May 2024 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
This FAI follows the prosecution and conviction of Edinburgh Trams Limited (ETL) for a contravention of Sections 3(1) and Section 33(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 24 August 2023.
This inquiry will explore the circumstances of Mr Correa’s death, with an anticipated focus on the process of risk assessment and safety management at ETL, in addition to issues surrounding pedestrian safety at non-motorised user (NMU) crossings and an assessment of the audibility of warning systems fitted to ETL trams.
The inquiry is also expected to consider the structure for oversight and information sharing within the tram sector, including among regulators, operators, and other interested parties.
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