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Finding into death of David Mills Goodwin

Deceased

David Mills Goodwin

Demographics

44y, male

Date of death

2010-04-02

Finding date

2010-12-07

Cause of death

Multiple injuries from motor vehicle collision

AI-generated summary

David Mills Goodwin, a 44-year-old motorcycle enthusiast, died from multiple injuries sustained in a head-on collision on the Midland Highway near Pine Lodge, Victoria on 2 April 2010. The collision involved two motorcycles: Mr Goodwin's vintage Norton and Malcolm Domaille's Harley Davidson. Mr Domaille was overtaking other motorcycles within an Outlaws Motorcycle Club group ride when he veered into the oncoming lane, colliding with Mr Goodwin at approximately 2:20 pm. The coroner found that Mr Goodwin did not contribute to the collision. The primary causative factors were Mr Domaille's excessive speed (110-120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone) and the effects of cannabis and methamphetamine on his judgment and reaction time. Mr Domaille also died from his injuries. The investigation was hampered by the Outlaws Motorcycle Club members' refusal to cooperate with police.

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Contributing factors

  • Speed of other motorcycle rider (110-120 km/h)
  • Cannabis and methamphetamine use by other motorcycle rider
  • Overtaking maneuver in group ride on two-way single-lane highway
  • Impaired judgment and reaction time due to drug use
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