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Coroner Rules Mechanic’s Death Accidental After Axle Stand Slips on Sloped Street

The inquest found 27-year-old Daniel Burton died from traumatic asphyxiation beneath his Audi in Skewen.

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Overview

  • Coroner Colin Phillips concluded the axle stand slipped because the car was parked on a slope, trapping the father of two.
  • Daniel Burton was found unresponsive around 6:30pm on January 22 and was pronounced dead at 6:53pm despite rescue attempts by neighbours and emergency crews.
  • Scene investigators noted a jack and one axle stand lying on its side under the car, with another stand still in its box.
  • Police said their investigation uncovered no suspicious circumstances.
  • Burton worked at K&J Motors in Pencoed, was close to qualifying as an MOT tester, and local sports clubs raised more than £3,000 for his family.