Non-inquest findings into the death of Ashley William Schultz and Jessica May Homewood
Deceased
Ashley William Schultz and Jessica May Homewood
Date of death
2026-01-20
Finding date
2026-09-10
Cause of death
Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision
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On 20 January 2026, Ashley William Schultz (aged 49) and Jessica May Homewood (aged 39) died in a catastrophic head-on motor vehicle collision on the Peak Downs Highway near Nebo, Queensland. Ms. Homewood was driving a Toyota Hilux westbound when it crossed the double centre lines and median into the path of Mr. Schultz's eastbound Mitsubishi Triton. Investigation established that Ms. Homewood was significantly impaired by illicit stimulant drugs, including methylamphetamine at a dangerous level of 1.7 mg/L, MDMA, amphetamine, and cocaine metabolites. She was travelling above the speed limit and took no evasive action. Mr. Schultz attempted evasive manoeuvres but was unable to avoid impact. Both sustained unsurvivable polytrauma injuries. Toxicology confirmed Mr. Schultz had only negligible alcohol and therapeutic medications with no impairment. The coroner concluded that stimulant drug intoxication was the principal causal factor in the collision.
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Contributing factors
- stimulant drug intoxication (methylamphetamine, MDMA, amphetamine, cocaine metabolites)
- excessive speed
- loss of vehicle control
- failure to take evasive action
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