3-year-old Freddie was killed by an unsafe trailer

My thoughts are with the family and I feel so sorry for them.


I normally would not start a debate about something like this, but I feel so strongly after reading - "the handbrake lever was in the wrong place".

What does this actually mean? Where should it have been?

I would have thought this should have been clearly explained to prevent further accidents occuring for the same reason.

Are they saying the handbrake was on, off, mounted in the wrong place, not connected, not working, no breakaway cable, restricted movement, or something else.

What exactly should I look out for regarding the handbrake lever being in the wrong place?

Wally

i have worked on plant trailers and most off them only get repaired when they are broken most old and past there sale by date but your heart goes out to the family is so sad it hurts you as a parent

I did see a photo of this a while ago .
The handbrake lever was bent and prevented the hitch lock securing .the brake away cable was also ineffective.