Deceased
Julia Folcik
Demographics
89y, female
Date of death
2016-09-27
Finding date
2018-08-01
Cause of death
Injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision (pedestrian)
AI-generated summary
Mrs Julia Folcik, an 89-year-old woman, was struck by a taxi while crossing Main Road East in St Albans. She sustained multiple rib and pelvic fractures, scapular fracture, and bladder perforation. Initial treatment at Footscray Hospital included fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion. She was transferred to Royal Melbourne Hospital where she developed rapid atrial fibrillation and persistent intra-abdominal bleeding. Given her age, injuries, and clinical deterioration, the trauma team determined she was not a surgical candidate and provided palliative care. She died two days after the collision. The coroner found the taxi driver's visibility was obstructed by the vehicle's A-pillar, though he had given way appropriately. The coroner identified the dangerous pedestrian crossing location and recommended infrastructure modifications to improve safety for elderly pedestrians in the area.
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