Inquest into the death of Caillie Scott-Lewis
Deceased
Caillie Scott-Lewis
Demographics
23y, female
Date of death
2016-09-27
Finding date
2018-06-26
Cause of death
Head injuries
AI-generated summary
Caillie Scott-Lewis, 23, died from head injuries when a car she was a passenger in ran off the road and collided with trees and fencing. The unlicensed driver, attempting to evade police detection due to bail breach concerns, drove at high speed with headlights off on an unlit road, causing loss of control. This was not a police pursuit—officers had determined not to engage in pursuit and lost visual contact early. The driver's reckless driving decision to speed and turn off lights, combined with his failure to stop after the collision, directly caused the death. The inquest found no fault with police actions, which complied with NSW Police Safe Driving Policy. The case highlights how fear of legal consequences can prompt dangerous driving decisions with fatal consequences.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- Driver attempting to evade police detection due to bail breach
- Unlicensed driving
- High-speed erratic driving
- Headlights turned off on unlit road
- Driver losing control of vehicle on Ophir Road
- Driver failing to stop or assist after collision
- Passengers unable to exit vehicle during high-speed driving
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