Finding into death of Angus Hare
Deceased
Angus Hare
Demographics
19y, male
Date of death
2011-12-17
Finding date
2013-04-24
Cause of death
multiple injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision (Driver)
AI-generated summary
Angus Hare, 19 years old, died in a motor vehicle collision after police attempted a routine interception on a rural Victorian road. He was driving at approximately 175 km/h on a gravel road section when he lost control, colliding with trees. Post-mortem toxicology revealed blood alcohol of 0.18% and cannabis metabolites, with expert opinion that both substances significantly impaired his driving. The coroner found he was not in custody at the time of death and that police acted appropriately by not pursuing him on the unsafe gravel road. This case highlights the danger of driving under the influence of alcohol and cannabis, particularly at excessive speeds on poor road surfaces.
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Contributing factors
- driving at excessive speed (175 km/h) on gravel road
- blood alcohol concentration of 0.18%
- cannabis use (THC detected at 15 ng/ml)
- loss of vehicle control on gravel/dirt road surface with potholes and corrugations
- driver oversteering after wheel rut engagement
Coroner's recommendations
- A copy of this Finding be provided to Coroner John Olle who is conducting an inquest examining the Victorian Police pursuit policy
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