Pre-inquest into A413 Gerrards Cross car crash deaths set for next week

The A413 <i>(Image: Maps)</i>
The A413 (Image: Maps)
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A pre- inquest hearing for the deaths of two men who died in a car crash on the A413 at Gerrards Cross is set to be held next week.

The pre- inquest for the deaths of Nirmal Singh, 50, and Sandeep Singh, 31, will take place at Beaconsfield Coroner’s Court on Wednesday, July 1.

At the time of the crash, police said that at around 6.55am on November 28, 2024, a Vauxhall Astra left the carriageway on the A413 before colliding with a tree.

Lead investigator Richard Thorpe, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Tragically two men have lost their lives in this collision and our thoughts remain with their family at this difficult time.

"The family are being supported by specially trained officers."

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At a previous pre-inquest review into their deaths, held at the same court in July last year, 2025, senior coroner Crispin Butler spoke about the possibility of a delay.

He said that as a Thames Valley Police investigation was ongoing, and the collision investigation report may not be complete until up to a year after the crash, the inquest could be delayed.

Inquests are typically paused until police investigations and any subsequent criminal proceedings are concluded.

The coroner added that the force was "waiting on details" before making a decision on whether any motoring or homicide charges would be brought.

The pre- inquest next week is expected to start the process of examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

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