Deceased
Shane Elliott Williamson, Rodney Leo Rowe, Adam David Robertson
Demographics
65y, male
Date of death
2020-02-26
Finding date
2021-08-06
Cause of death
Multiple fatal injuries from motor vehicle collision (Williamson and Rowe); multiple severe trauma (Robertson)
AI-generated summary
Three men died in a head-on motor vehicle collision on the Bass Highway, Tasmania on 26 February 2020. Adam Robertson, driving a Toyota Prado eastbound, crossed the centre line and collided with Shane Williamson's westbound Mazda ute. Rodney Rowe was a passenger in the ute. Toxicology confirmed Robertson had consumed methamphetamine at high concentration. The coroner found methamphetamine significantly contributed to the collision, impairing Robertson's driving ability, judgment, and decision-making. Robertson had not slept for days prior, displayed paranoia, and had recently assaulted his partner. Both vehicles were mechanically sound and neither driver used alcohol or mobile phones. Williamson attempted evasive action but could not avoid the collision. The coroner noted this case exemplifies consequences of driving under illicit drug influence and made no formal recommendations.
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