Deceased
Peter William Wells
Demographics
male
Date of death
2020-07-11
Finding date
2021-12-06
Cause of death
chest and abdominal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision
AI-generated summary
Peter William Wells, an experienced quad bike rider, died from massive chest and abdominal injuries sustained in a head-on collision with a four-wheel drive vehicle on Sandy Cape Track, Tasmania. The collision occurred as both vehicles crested a blind rise where visibility was completely obscured. Mr Wells was travelling at approximately 50 km/h, which the coroner deemed excessive given the circumstances and complete lack of visibility over the rise. Toxicological analysis showed therapeutic levels of prescription medications consistent with Mr Wells feeling unwell that day. The coroner found that safety flags, as used in the Simpson Desert, would have improved visibility for both vehicles and potentially prevented the collision. No deficiencies in either vehicle or adverse weather contributed to the crash.
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