Deceased
AJR
Demographics
88y, male
Date of death
2013-05-08
Finding date
2015-09-22
Cause of death
Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision (pedestrian)
AI-generated summary
An 88-year-old man died from multiple injuries sustained when struck by a motor vehicle while crossing a poorly-lit road as a pedestrian. He suffered bilateral pelvic fractures, lumbar spine fractures, aortic transection, haemopneumothorax, and subarachnoid haemorrhage. Despite emergency surgery including pelvic fixation and aortic repair, he developed bilateral subdural haematomas. The neurosurgical team determined that given the extent of his injuries, aggressive management was futile. He was palliated and died. The coroner found that poor street lighting on Clarinda Road likely contributed to the collision. This case highlights the importance of environmental factors in injury prevention and the need for adequate lighting in pedestrian crossing areas, particularly where elderly residents access public transport.
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