Coroner's Finding: Palmer, Wade
Deceased
Wade Palmer
Demographics
49y, male
Date of death
2020-02-09
Finding date
2020-11-27
Cause of death
Multiple trauma secondary to single vehicle motorcycle crash
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Wade Palmer, aged 49, died from multiple trauma sustained in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on 9 February 2020. The coroner found the motorcycle was mechanically sound and in excellent condition. Crash investigation revealed Mr Palmer was travelling at 140 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on a curve he was not correctly positioned to navigate safely. The coroner concluded inattention and excessive speed were major causative factors. Toxicology was negative for alcohol and drugs. The coroner noted the death would not have occurred had Mr Palmer been riding at appropriate speed, and commented that members of the public and first responders were exposed to the aftermath.
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Contributing factors
- Excessive speed (140 km/h in 100 km/h zone)
- Inattention
- Incorrect positioning within lane for high speed cornering
- Motorcycle left sealed roadway and entered gravel verge
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