Inquest into the death of Kailan Quabba
Deceased
Kailan James Quabba
Demographics
29y, male
Date of death
2024-04-01
Finding date
2026-06-05
Cause of death
multiple injuries
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Kailan Quabba, 29, died on 1 April 2024 from multiple injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision on Arthur Street, Strathfield NSW. He was riding a motorcycle on the M4 motorway at 105 km/h in an 80 km/h zone when detected by Senior Constable Dodd. After attempting a traffic stop, the motorcycle accelerated, and a 12-second pursuit ensued. The motorcycle moved between parked and moving vehicles at high speed. As a vehicle ahead merged left to make way for the police vehicle with lights and siren activated, the motorcycle collided with it. The deceased was ejected and died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts. Post-mortem examination revealed multiple severe injuries and methylamphetamine at toxic-to-lethal levels. The coroner found the police officer's response appropriate and compliant with Safe Driving Policy. Senior Constable Dodd had intended to terminate the pursuit but the collision occurred within 12 seconds of initiation. No clinical errors or failures were identified, and no recommendations were made.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- speeding
- methylamphetamine intoxication
- dangerous riding maneuvers
- police pursuit
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