Wills, Ian Charles
Deceased
Ian Charles Wills
Demographics
54y, male
Date of death
2007-01-13
Finding date
2008-11-26
Cause of death
Massive soft tissue and bony injury sustained in motor vehicle accident (truck rollover)
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Ian Charles Wills, a 54-year-old truck driver, died following a rollover of his articulated truck on Strathblane Road near Injune on 13 January 2007. Vehicle inspection identified defective trailer brakes and prime mover brake adjustment issues as contributing factors. The coroner found no evidence of dangerous road conditions, noting the road had been recently completed with appropriate signage, guard rails, and warnings. The coroner declined to hold a full inquest, finding insufficient evidence of systemic issues warranting public inquiry. The death resulted from massive soft tissue and bony injuries sustained in the accident. No autopsy findings indicated acute cardiac events contributed to the incident.
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Contributing factors
- Defective trailer brakes
- Prime mover bogie drive left front brake adjustment issues
- Braking system not activated prior to collision
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