Damjanovic, Anna
Deceased
Anna Julia Damjanovic
Demographics
19y, female
Date of death
2017-05-20
Finding date
2021-02-25
Cause of death
head and neck (spinal) injuries
AI-generated summary
Anna Damjanovic, aged 19, died from head and neck injuries sustained when struck by a car at the intersection of Swann Road and Cunningham Street, Taringa on 19 May 2017, and died at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital on 20 May 2017. The driver was travelling at the speed limit (60 km/h), was not impaired, and braked when she saw Anna crossing. The coroner found neither party at fault, attributing the death to a tragic accident caused by a combination of factors: dark wet conditions, poor visibility from street lighting, lack of marked pedestrian crossings, and an intersection known locally for traffic difficulties. The coroner recommended Brisbane City Council and Queensland Rail review safety improvements including fencing height, lighting, and road surface conditions.
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Contributing factors
- dark wet conditions at time of accident
- poor visibility due to rain
- limited street lighting at intersection
- no marked pedestrian crossings
- no pedestrian traffic signals
- wet road surface and pooling water in road dip
- intersection known for traffic difficulties
- pedestrian crossing without visual awareness of approaching vehicle
Coroner's recommendations
- Brisbane City Council and Queensland Rail review the area of Swann Road at the bridge and at the intersections of York and Cunningham Street to determine whether any improvements to the safety of the intersection could be made
- Consider improvements to height of chain-link fencing
- Consider improvements to lighting
- Consider improvements to safety of road surface in wet conditions
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