Inquest Into The Death Of Joseph Junior Suwedi
Deceased
Joseph Junior Suwedi
Demographics
44y, male
Date of death
2023-02-21
Finding date
2025-12-04
Cause of death
multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident
AI-generated summary
Joseph Junior Suwedi, aged 44, died in a single-vehicle motor accident on 21 February 2023 after losing control of his car on Antill Street, Watson, ACT. He had consumed approximately eight pints of beer over several hours at a venue, with a post-mortem blood alcohol level of 0.196 g/100mL—significantly impairing his driving ability. He was travelling at excessive speed (97-113 km/h in a 60 km/h zone) when he lost control and collided with a tree. The vehicle was mechanically sound and road conditions were good. While the coroner did not identify matters of public safety arising from the inquest, the case demonstrates the critical dangers of impaired driving at high speed. The coroner referred findings to Access Canberra regarding the venue's compliance with liquor licensing obligations.
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Contributing factors
- significant alcohol intoxication (blood alcohol level 0.196 g/100mL)
- excessive speed (97-113 km/h in 60 km/h zone)
- loss of vehicle control at intersection
- prior convictions for drink-driving in 2018 and 2021
Coroner's recommendations
- Referred findings to Access Canberra for consideration of whether the supply of alcohol to Joseph was consistent with the licensee's obligations under the Liquor Act 2010 (ACT)
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