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Soldier's Tragic Fall Prompts Lengthy Probe
1 Jul
Summary
- Soldier Ciara Sullivan died after falling from her horse.
- The Royal Windsor Horse Show incident occurred May 15.
- Investigations into the death may take over 18 months.
An inquest has opened into the death of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, who tragically fell from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 15. Sullivan, a member of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, was leaving the arena at Windsor Castle when the incident occurred shortly after 7:00 PM.
Berkshire's area coroner, Hannah Godfrey, has adjourned the inquest pending investigations by the Health and Safety Executive and the Ministry of Defence. These inquiries are expected to be lengthy, potentially lasting longer than 18 months.
Sullivan, originally from Crawley, West Sussex, joined the army at 18 and was described by her commanding officer as "a bright light" and "an immensely professional soldier and an exceptional jockey." A post-mortem examination indicated chest injuries as the provisional cause of death.
