Finding into death of Gary Brian Henman
Deceased
Gary Brian Henman
Demographics
24y, male
Date of death
2012-04-08
Finding date
2014-12-17
Cause of death
Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident
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Gary Brian Henman, aged 24, died from multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on Portarlington Road, Moolap, Victoria on 8 April 2012. He was driving a modified Nissan Skyline when he lost control and collided with a telephone pole on a dark, rainy night. The coroner found no evidence supporting the family's allegation that the taxi driver caused the collision through dangerous driving. Forensic analysis could not definitively establish the vehicle's speed (estimated 75-95 kph in a 80 kph zone) or the precise cause of loss of control. The investigation was hampered by timing discrepancies in CCTV footage and limited objective evidence. The coroner concluded the death was due to loss of vehicle control from unknown causes, likely excessive speed on wet roads, but this could not be proven to the required standard.
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Contributing factors
- Driving on dark, rainy night with wet road surface
- Possible excessive speed (vehicle estimated travelling 75-95 kph in 80 kph zone)
- Loss of vehicle control
- Modified high-performance vehicle capable of rapid acceleration
- Possible distraction from SMS received at 22:35
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