Coroner's Finding: Crawford, Jacob Raymond
Deceased
Jacob Raymond Crawford
Demographics
35y, male
Date of death
2019-01-29
Finding date
2020-06-15
Cause of death
Head injury with multifocal diffuse brain injury resulting in raised intracranial pressure leading to brain death
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Jacob Crawford, 35, died from head injury sustained in a quad bike rollover on 29 January 2019. He was riding on a steep unfamiliar incline in darkness with a passenger, contrary to manufacturer warnings. Blood analysis revealed alcohol level of 0.161 g/100mL (over three times legal driving limit) and recent cocaine use. These substances significantly impaired judgment and motor control. The quad bike lacked rollover protection and was carrying a passenger despite clear warnings against this. Helmet compliance with Australian Standards could not be verified after hospital destruction. Key clinical lessons: substance use dramatically increases crash risk; off-road vehicle operation while intoxicated is extremely hazardous; manufacturer safety warnings must be heeded; protective equipment standards matter.
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Contributing factors
- Alcohol intoxication (blood alcohol concentration 0.161 g/100mL)
- Recent cocaine use
- Riding quad bike with passenger contrary to manufacturer warnings
- Riding on steep unfamiliar incline in darkness
- Quad bike lacking rollover protection device
- Helmet possibly non-compliant with Australian Standards (destroyed before inspection)
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