Finding into death of Kaitlin Jayde Robertson
Deceased
KAITLIN JAYDE ROBERTSON
Demographics
15y, female
Date of death
2012-04-13
Finding date
2014-01-09
Cause of death
HEAD INJURY
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Kaitlin Robertson, 15, died from head injury sustained in an accidental head-on motorcycle collision on an off-road dirt track. She was riding a 125cc trail bike when she collided with her 22-year-old stepbrother riding in the opposite direction to a local agreement. Contributing factors included limited visibility due to bushes at a curve, both riders' inexperience, the stepbrother's disqualified driving status and unlicensed motorcycle operation, riding contrary to agreed safety protocol, and the stepbrother being unaware others were using the track. While Kaitlin wore a helmet, conflicting evidence exists about the stepbrother's helmet use. The coroner highlighted serious hazards of off-road dirt track riding, particularly involving young inexperienced riders and excessive speed.
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Contributing factors
- Head-on motorcycle collision on narrow dirt track
- Visibility obscured by bushes and grass at curve
- Inexperience of both riders
- Stepbrother (Mr Haines) riding disqualified and unlicensed
- Stepbrother riding opposite to informally agreed one-way direction
- Stepbrother unaware that stepsister and friend were using track
- Excessive speed (estimated 80-90 km/h for stepbrother)
- No formal motorcycle training or licensing
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