Coroner's Finding: Williams, Leigh John
Deceased
Leigh John Williams
Demographics
26y, male
Date of death
2015-02-08
Finding date
2016-03-03
Cause of death
severe trauma associated with a single motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Manana Road and East Wickham Road, Yambacoona, King Island
AI-generated summary
Leigh John Williams, 26, was killed in a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash on 7 February 2015 at the intersection of Manana Road and East Wickham Road on King Island, Tasmania. His Mazda Utility collided with a power pole at 10:16pm. Witnesses and toxicological evidence indicated he was travelling at excessive speed and had consumed elevated levels of alcohol. Mobile phone analysis suggested possible distraction near the time of the crash. He was extracted from the vehicle by emergency services and transported to King Island District Hospital but died from his severe injuries—including catastrophic head and leg trauma—at 2:27am on 8 February. The coroner found the death was a tragic example of the combined risks of speed and alcohol consumption while driving. No formal recommendations were made, though the coroner acknowledged the high-quality investigation and dedicated emergency response efforts.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- elevated blood alcohol content
- excessive speed
- possible mobile telephone use and distraction
- gravel road surface
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