A father lost both his daughter, killed by her ottoman bed, and son, who died in a motorbike accident.

Robert Casson, a 66-year-old man, recently suffered a heartbreaking double tragedy that left him at a loss for words. He lost his daughter, Helen Davey, at the age of 39 in a freak accident involving her faulty Ottoman bed. What makes this tragedy even more devastating is the fact that Robert had already lost his teenage son, Luke Casson, in a motorcycle accident 13 years prior.

In a somber conversation with his friends, Robert expressed that there are simply no words to describe the pain and grief he is feeling. Helen's death was a result of asphyxia at her home in Seaham, County Durham. She had become trapped between the mattress and bed base while trying to access the storage area. Her daughter, who found her in this state, attempted to free her from the bed. However, due to a defective gas-powered piston, the bed could not be lifted.

Luke's death occurred in May 2011, when he was just 16 years old. He was a Year 11 student and tragically crashed his moped into a telegraph pole near his home in Hutton Henry. The family recently gathered for Helen's funeral, and Robert shared on Facebook that their hearts are broken as they lay to rest their two beloved children. The pain of losing them in tragic accidents will be felt for the rest of their lives. Robert also expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from those who have reached out with messages, cards, and flowers.

Helen was a beautician and a mother to her 19-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, and 11-year-old son, George. In an inquest into her death, her father described her as a very independent and strong-willed individual with strong opinions and a fiercely loyal nature. Elizabeth also shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother on Facebook, describing her as her and George's best friend from day one. She expressed her disbelief and the longing for more time with her mother, and the love she will always have for her. She hopes for one more cuddle until they meet again.

Following the inquest, Senior Coroner Jeremy Chipperfield issued a report expressing concern over the use of gas-piston bed mechanisms that could potentially pose a risk to life. He mentioned that in Helen's case, she was leaning over the storage area of her ottoman-styled gas-lift bed when the mattress unexpectedly descended, trapping her and causing her death from positional asphyxia. The report highlighted the defective gas-lift piston as a contributing factor.

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