The devastated father of a woman who died when her Ottoman bed collapsed also lost a 16-year-old son in…

October 15, 2024, 5:58 AM | Updated: October 15, 2024, 6:02 AM

The devastated father of a woman who died when her Ottoman bed collapsed on her also lost his son in a motorcycle accident.

Helen Davey, 39, was suffocated in June after the faulty bed collapsed on her head, trapping her between the mattress and the base.

The mother-of-two, from County Durham, is said to have been discovered by her teenage daughter Elizabeth, known as Betty. She also had an 11-year-old son named George.

Ms Davey’s father, Robert Casson, 66, told friends there were “no words that related” her death or the death of his son, Luke Casson, who died 13 years earlier at the age of 16.

According to the Mail, he died of brain injuries after crashing his moped into a telegraph pole near his home.

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Ahead of Mrs Davey’s funeral, Mr Casson said in a Facebook post: “Our hearts are broken as we bury our two beloved children today.

“Helen just 39 died on June 6, 2024. Luke was 16 and died on May 21, 2011.

‘Both died in tragic accidents and will be missed all our lives.

“Our love and thanks go out to everyone who has contacted us with messages, cards and flowers.

“There are no words that can cover this.”

Mrs Davey was buried next to her brother’s buried ashes.

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An investigation into her death revealed that one of the gas pistons used to raise the mattress was defective.

Senior coroner Jeremy Chipperfield concluded the death was accidental and warned there was a risk of further deaths unless action was taken.

In his post-inquest report he said: ‘The deceased was leaning over the storage space of a ‘gas lift bed’ in the form of a footstool when the mattress platform unexpectedly dropped, trapping her neck against the top of the side panel of the bed. bed base.

‘Unable to free herself, she died of positional asphyxia. One of the two gas lift pistons was defective.

“During the inquest, the evidence revealed matters of concern. In my opinion, there is a risk that deaths could occur in the future unless action is taken.

“In my opinion, action must be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you have the power to take such action.”

He said it was his duty to raise concerns with the Office for Product Standards about “the existence and use of gas piston bed mechanisms the failure of which is dangerous to life”.

In a public tribute to her mother, Betty said in June: “No words can ever describe how we feel. I can’t even begin to process that it’s real and you don’t just walk through the door.

“Me and George’s best friend from day one, I will always wish we had more time together and that you were still by our side and supported us through everything like always.

“I hope you know how much I love you and that I would do anything for just one more hug. Until we meet my angel again.’