Coroner's Finding: Smith, Jordan Marcellus
Deceased
Jordan Marcellus Smith
Demographics
23y, male
Date of death
2018-01-26
Finding date
2019-09-11
Cause of death
Multiple traumatic injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision
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A 23-year-old male died from multiple traumatic injuries sustained in a head-on motorcycle collision. The coroner found that although the deceased appeared sober to witnesses, toxicology revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.181 g/100mL (cavity blood) and 0.194 g/100mL (vitreous humour), indicating significant alcohol impairment. The deceased's motorcycle entered the oncoming lane on a sweeping bend and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The coroner found that alcohol impaired his judgment and ability to safely operate the motorcycle. The collision occurred in daylight on good road conditions with both vehicles travelling below speed limits. This case underscores the dangers of impaired motorcycle riding and the importance of recognising that apparent sobriety does not exclude significant alcohol intoxication.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- Alcohol impairment affecting judgment and motor control
- Motorcycle entered oncoming lane on sweeping bend
- Impaired reaction times and decreased cognitive function due to alcohol
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