Coroner's Finding: MA
Deceased
MA
Demographics
17y, unknown
Date of death
2017-06
Finding date
2019-05-13
Cause of death
multiple injuries from motorcycle crash
AI-generated summary
A 17-year-old died from multiple traumatic injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash. The deceased was riding an unregistered, uninsured 200cc motorcycle designed for off-road use only, at 92 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, on an unlit road at night with non-functional headlights and while wearing dark clothing. There was no evidence of evasive action. The coroner found the death resulted from inattention while riding an unsuitable motorcycle at excessive speed. No drugs or alcohol were involved. This case highlights the critical importance of road safety education, vehicle maintenance, appropriate vehicle selection, and compliance with road regulations, particularly for young riders.
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Contributing factors
- excessive speed (92 km/h in 50 km/h zone)
- inattention while riding
- motorcycle not suitable for road use
- non-functional headlight
- dark clothing worn
- dark night conditions with no visible moonlight
- inadequate vehicle maintenance
- unregistered and uninsured motorcycle
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