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Finding into death of Bradley Charles Finegan

Deceased

Bradley Charles Finegan

Demographics

29y, male

Date of death

2013-06-19

Finding date

2015-07-30

Cause of death

Head injury sustained in a motor vehicle incident

AI-generated summary

Bradley Finegan, a 29-year-old linesman, died from a severe head injury sustained in a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash on Parker Road, Silvan, Victoria. He was driving at approximately 121.5 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in thick fog conditions when he lost control and left the roadway. Toxicology revealed blood alcohol concentration of 0.150 g/100mL (three times the legal limit) and cannabis (37 ng/mL). He had consumed 3-4 pre-mixed bourbon drinks during a 4-hour drive. The coroner noted the location had previous safety concerns and recommended a road safety review by Yarra Ranges Council. The death was preventable through adherence to drink-drive laws and speed restrictions in poor visibility.

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Drugs involved

Contributing factors

  • Driving under the influence of alcohol (blood alcohol concentration 0.150 g/100mL, three times legal limit)
  • Driving under the influence of cannabis (37 ng/mL blood)
  • Excessive speed (121.5 km/h in 80 km/h zone)
  • Poor visibility due to thick fog
  • Loss of control while driving
  • Emotional distress regarding vehicle damage

Coroner's recommendations

  1. Yarra Ranges Council should consider conducting a review of the safety of Parker Road, Silvan to determine whether a proposal to Vic Roads is appropriate
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