Department of Infrastructure Support Courts Decision in DOT Worker Manslaughter Case

Department of Infrastructure Support Decision to Grant Worker Absolute Discharge

The newly formed Department of Infrastructure have released a statement supporting the decision not to charge DOT worker Brian Tomlinson with manslaughter.

It stemmed from the death of visiting biker Alan Osbourne during the 2008 TT, he died as a result of a head on collision near roadworks at the Verandah.

Mr Tomlinson was accused of gross negligence.

As a result of the manslaughter charge being dropped Mr Tomlinson was granted an absolute discharge.