Finding into death of Raymond Irving
Deceased
Raymond Leo Irving
Demographics
72y, male
Date of death
2010-01-07
Finding date
2010-11-21
Cause of death
Multiple injuries (motor vehicle impact)
AI-generated summary
Raymond Leo Irving, age 72, died from multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision with a motorcycle on 7 January 2010 in Koroit, Victoria. He was riding a pedal-assisted electric bicycle when he commenced a right turn into McVicar Street without signalling, preventing the motorcycle rider from avoiding collision. Despite wearing appropriate protective clothing and an approved helmet, Irving sustained fatal injuries. The coroner noted his bicycle helmet was not adequately secured and became detached during impact. The case highlights risks associated with electric bicycles and the importance of proper helmet security and road safety practices. The coroner recommended regulatory review of electric cycles and scooters by relevant transport authorities to establish evidence-based licensing and safety requirements.
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Contributing factors
- failure to signal intention to turn right
- bicycle helmet not adequately secured
- use of pedal-assisted electric bicycle without adequate awareness of road dangers
Coroner's recommendations
- VicRoads and the Department of Transport conduct an analysis of injuries sustained by people using non-registrable electric or pedal-assisted electric cycles and scooters to establish an evidence based case for reviewing the laws with respect to the licensing and safety requirements associated with their use
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