THE parents of crash victim Natalie Wade are still waiting for answers after an inquest into her death was postponed yesterday.
A two-day hearing into the death of the 28-year-old was scheduled to start at Runnymede Hall, Thun-dersley yesterday.
But coroner Dr Peter Dean called parents Christine and David Gutberlet as well as lawyers into a private meeting before the inquest began.
Dr Dean said some "very sensitive" issues had been talked about at the meeting - and said the inquest will begin later in the year.
Natalie's parents said they were disappointed they still hadn't got "closure".
Natalie, of Hedingham Place, Rochford, was hit by a car as she crossed at a pedestrian crossing in Ashingdon Road, Rochford, in February, 2006. She died days later.
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Dr Dean said: "We have discussed some very sensitive issues. A lot of issues were raised by the death itself. Some of those legal issues were discussed.
"We owe it to Natalie to make sure the inquest we give is thorough. We are not going to proceed with the full inquest today."
Mum Christine said: "We were hoping for some closure. The last two years have been a sort of rollercoaster for us."
Natalie, along with her mother, was hit by a car driven by pensioner John Thorpe who was charged with death by dangerous driving. The trial was abandoned after the 78-year-old, from Lower Road, Hullbridge died of natural causes.
Posted by: Kim Gandy, Rayleigh on 10:31pm Mon 12 May 08
Why DO these things take so long?
It's dreadful for Natalie's parents to have their suffering prolonged in this insensitive and cruel way.
I know how it feels to not get closure after a loved one's death.
This is deplorable and highlights a need for these procedures to be overhauled.
I wish Mr and Mrs Gutberlet peace.
I hope the coroner's office act quickly to ensure they get it - not that it's any consolation.
But closure does allow for getting on with making the best you can of your life without that precious person.
Why DO these things take so long?
It's dreadful for Natalie's parents to have their suffering prolonged in this insensitive and cruel way.
I know how it feels to not get closure after a loved one's death.
This is deplorable and highlights a need for these procedures to be overhauled.
I wish Mr and Mrs Gutberlet peace.
I hope the coroner's office act quickly to ensure they get it - not that it's any consolation.
But closure does allow for getting on with making the best you can of your life without that precious person.
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