Wall, Timothy John
Deceased
Timothy John Wall
Demographics
43y, male
Date of death
2010-10-31
Finding date
2012-04-05
Cause of death
Head injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision (pedestrian struck by motorcycle)
AI-generated summary
Timothy John Wall, 43, was fatally struck by a Suzuki motorcycle while crossing Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo on 30 October 2010. He died from head injuries sustained in the collision. The coroner found that the motorcycle, driven by Mark Sweet at approximately 86-100 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, struck Wall as he stepped out from between trees near a street light while moderately affected by alcohol (0.112% BAC). Sweet fled the scene. Key clinical lessons include: the impact of alcohol on pedestrian decision-making and reaction time; the severity of traumatic brain injury from motor vehicle collisions; and the importance of comprehensive witness identification and documentation in critical investigations. The coroner recommended an audit of this notorious accident-prone section of road and improved pedestrian safety infrastructure.
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Clinical conditions
Procedures
Contributing factors
- Pedestrian alcohol intoxication (0.112% BAC)
- Motorcycle travelling at excessive speed (86-100 km/h in 60 km/h zone)
- Poor visibility from roadside obstruction (trees and street light pole)
- Pedestrian emerged suddenly into traffic
- Motorcycle rider failed to take evasive action
- Motorcycle rider fled the scene
Coroner's recommendations
- Brisbane City Council conduct an audit of Old Cleveland Road between Harries Road and past McDonald's for known road incidents and accident frequency
- Consider installation of pedestrian crossing lights or pedestrian crossing in the area between the existing Harries Road intersection and McDonald's location, given the proximity to major retailers and fast food franchises and frequent pedestrian crossings
- Consider improved street lighting in the identified accident-prone section
- Queensland Police Service investigate the failure to adequately document and interview witness Samantha Hambleton, who was the only witness to observe the actual moment of impact, to prevent similar omissions in future investigations
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