Deceased
Sarah Catherine Johnson
Demographics
37y, female
Date of death
2022-01-05
Finding date
2023-02-06
Cause of death
multiple injuries (spine, chest and abdominal) sustained from motor vehicle collision
AI-generated summary
Sarah Catherine Johnson, aged 37, died after being struck by a motor vehicle on the Midland Highway while walking in darkness. She had significant alcohol (0.244 g/100 mL) and cannabis impairment. Other road users had reported her presence on the carriageway to police due to safety concerns, and some had taken evasive action. The driver was travelling within speed limits, unimpaired, and had insufficient time to avoid the collision. The coroner found the driver blameless. This case highlights the severe risks of intoxicated pedestrian behaviour on major highways in low-light conditions, and the importance of substance abuse intervention.
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