Coroner's Finding: de-identified FI
Deceased
FI
Demographics
51y, female
Date of death
2023-10-09
Finding date
2026-05-19
Cause of death
multiple (head, chest, pelvic and limb) injuries
AI-generated summary
This case involves a fatal motor vehicle collision on the Brooker Highway near Hobart, Tasmania, on 9 October 2023. A 51-year-old female driver with a history of bipolar disorder and alcohol misuse entered the north-bound lanes of a divided highway when she should have entered the south-bound lanes. She drove at excessive speed (approximately 115 km/h in an 80 km/h zone) and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. Toxicological analysis revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.217 g/100ml, significantly impairing her driving performance. Although FI had mental health issues and non-compliance with psychiatric medications, the coroner found alcohol intoxication was the primary contributing factor. FI made no indication of suicidal intent, and the coroner concluded her dangerous driving was caused by intoxication. The other driver was appropriately positioned and unable to avoid the collision. No clinical recommendations were made.
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Contributing factors
- Alcohol intoxication with blood alcohol concentration 0.217 g/100ml
- Driving on incorrect side of highway
- Excessive speed (approximately 115 km/h in 80 km/h zone)
- History of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
- Non-compliance with psychiatric medications
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