Inquest conclusions
| Date of inquest | Date inquest concluded | Name of deceased | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/10/2026 | 16/10/2026 | MILES, Timothy | Suicide |
| 16/10/2026 | 16/10/2026 | MORRISON, Shelley Leanne | Suicide |
| 16/10/2026 | 16/10/2026 | SMACZYLO, Rebecca Clare | Suicide |
| 19/10/2026 | 19/10/2026 | ELSON, Elizabeth | Suicide |
| 19/10/2026 | 19/10/2026 | GIRARD, Danielle Suzanne | Suicide |
| 19/10/2026 | 19/10/2026 | MARTIN, Gerald | Natural causes |
| 19/10/2026 | 19/10/2026 | PICKERILL, Paul | Natural Causes |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | AKEROYD, Colin Stanley | Industrial disease |
| 20/10/2026 | 21/10/2026 | COLLINGE, Barbara | Barbara COLLINGE died on the 23rd June 2026 at the Palace House Nursing Home where she lived. Mrs COLLINGE had a diagnosis of dementia and her death was caused by advanced mixed dementia. However, on the 26th May 2026, Mrs COLLINGE suffered a fractured neck of femur in a fall at the home. The fall occurred when another resident reached out and knocked Mrs COLLINGE who fell to the floor. It is not possible to determine whether the other resident's actions were intended or accidental. Mrs COLLINGE underwent surgery to repair her hip but never recovered to her pre-fall baseline. The fracture and operation contributed to her death. |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | COX, Cecelia | Accident |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | HOBAN, John Joseph | Accident |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | INGHAM, Shirley Ann | Accidental death |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | LYONS, Claire Tracy | Drug related |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | SOLANKI, Nilesh Govindbhai | Nilesh Govindbhai SOLANKI was found deceased at Navigation Way, Preston on the 17th August 2026. Mr SOLANKI entered the water at Preston Docks at 21:22 hours on the 16th August 2026 and was not observed to resurface. His body was retrieved the following day. Mr SOLANKI died as a consequence of drowning. It is not possible to determine how Mr SOLANKI entered the water or his intentions at the time at which he entered the water. |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | WHEELHOUSE, Theresa | Accident |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | WILDE, George | George WILDE died on the 19th July 2026 at his home address. Mr WILDE had used heavy amount of alcohol which had resulted in alcoholic liver disease which caused his death. His death was contributed to by consumption of pregabalin which he had been legitimately prescribed for a significant period of time. |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | WINSTANLEY, Stephen | Suicide |
| 20/10/2026 | 20/10/2026 | WRIGHT, Terrance | Drugs related death |
| 21/10/2026 | 21/10/2026 | ATKINSON, Darren Mark | Darren Mark ATKINSON died in Preston Hospital on the 24th May 2026 from pneumonia on a background of severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Mr ATKINSON'S deteriorating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease followed a number of health issues he had suffered and he had a number of prior admissions to hospital and had been treated with antibiotics previously. Mr ATKINSON was admitted to Preston hospital on the 23 May 2026 after being found unresponsive at home. Despite maximal treatment, Mr ATKINSON'S condition continued to deteriorate and his care was orientated to comfort. Mr ATKINSON had a history of drug misuse which reduced his physiological reserve and contributed to his death. |
| 21/10/2026 | 22/10/2026 | BALL, Diane | Diane BALL died from aspiration pneumonia which was a recognised and ongoing risk of the disease process, necessary surgical interventions, and and treatment regimes. |
| 21/10/2026 | 21/10/2026 | COWPERTHWAITE, Michael John | Accident |
| 21/10/2026 | 21/10/2026 | GRIFFIN, David | Road traffic collision |
| 21/10/2026 | 21/10/2026 | NICHOLAS, Brooke Loretta | Drug related |
| 21/10/2026 | 21/10/2026 | O'BRIEN, Michael James | Accidental death |
| 22/10/2026 | 22/10/2026 | BELL, Margaret Lillian | Margaret Lillian BELL died on the 31st July 2025 at the Fairfield General Hospital. Mrs BELL had advanced Lewy Body Dementia and had experienced significant pneumonia in February of 2025. On the 17th July 2025, Mrs BELL suffered a fall in her room at the Sunnyside Rest Home where she lived. An ambulance was called on the night of the fall but later cancelled as it was not believed that Mrs BELL had suffered injuries in the fall. Over the coming days she developed significant bruising and her mobility declined. On the 21st July 2025, Mrs BELL was taken to hospital where she was diagnosed with fractures to her collar bone, breast bone, spine and pelvis. She had also developed a chest infection. Mrs BELL received treatment for the infection but did not recover and died on the 31st July 2025 as a direct result of bronchopneumonia. Her death was contributed to by the injuries she sustained in the fall on the 17th July 2025 as well as her existing Lewy Body Dementia and Frailty. |
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