Jury says Newington pensioner's death was 'misadventure' after he was hit by lorry at A2 roadworks
A combination of errors led to the death of an "active" pensioner, an inquest heard.
A jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure contributed to by neglect after hearing retired Army officer Rodney "Rod' Gates of Newington near Sittingbourne died in hospital after being hit by a lorry.
Roadworks on the A2 at Newington near Sittingbourne. Picture: Richard Palmer
During a seven-day inquest at the Shepway Centre, Maidstone, assistant coroner Kate Thomas heard how Mr Gates, 84, had been returning to his home for tea when he was "clipped" by a lorry near roadworks on the A2 at temporary traffic lights.