The coroner has stated that failures in the criminal justice system are endangering lives due to prolonged investigations. An 18-month delay surrounds the decision to charge a man involved in the hit-and-run death of Marie Theobald, who was killed while walking her dogs. The suspect remains free without bail conditions or a driving disqualification. The coroner's report, sent to the police and Ms Theobald's family, emphasizes that such delays in road traffic investigations are common, leading to risks of further harm and prolonged anguish for victim families.
The coroner pointed out that the man arrested over the death could still be driving around, as he faces no bail conditions nor an interim disqualification.
Criminal charges are still pending after 18 months, with potential future deaths warning underlined due to delays in the investigation.
Since the tragic incident, Ms Theobald's family and the public have been left without answers, highlighting systemic issues within the criminal justice process.
The backlog of all types of criminal cases in England and Wales reached 76,957, leading to justice delays for families of victims of traffic deaths.
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