Deceased
Emma Louise Koskovic
Demographics
35y, female
Date of death
2023-01-14
Finding date
2024-04-15
Cause of death
head injuries sustained as a driver in a single vehicle crash
AI-generated summary
Emma Louise Koskovic, 35, died from head injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on 14 January 2023. She was intercepted by police for speeding at 143km/h but appeared unintoxicated and was allowed to proceed. Subsequently, she purchased alcohol, consumed a considerable quantity while driving (BAC 0.222g/100ml), and entered a curve at 127km/h while distracted by phone music. She lost control and struck a tree. The coroner found police acted appropriately in not conducting random breath testing, as she showed no signs of intoxication at interception. The death resulted from her deliberate choices: continued heavy alcohol consumption, excessive speeding, and reckless driving despite police intervention. Clinical lesson: high-functioning alcoholics may effectively conceal intoxication despite significant impairment.
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