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Inquest Finds Mechanic Daniel Burton Died Accidentally After Axle Stand Slipped

The coroner cited a fallen axle stand on a sloped street as the factor that trapped the 27-year-old beneath his Audi.

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Overview

  • Daniel Burton, 27, was found under his Audi A3 on Southall Avenue in Skewen on January 22 and was pronounced dead at 6:53pm.
  • A woman searching for her stolen car discovered him around 6:30pm, neighbours tried to lift the vehicle with a jack, and emergency services attended.
  • Police said one axle stand was found on its side beneath the car and another was still in its box, with no suspicious circumstances identified.
  • A post-mortem determined the cause of death as traumatic, or crush, asphyxiation, and the inquest at Swansea Guildhall recorded an accidental death verdict.
  • Local sports clubs organised tributes and a fundraising appeal that raised more than £3,000 for his family, as friends described him as a devoted partner and father.