Finding into death of Vladimir Mark Makovnik
Deceased
Vladimir Mark Makovnik
Demographics
27y, male
Date of death
2017-03-24
Finding date
2020-06-30
Cause of death
Injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision (driver)
AI-generated summary
A 27-year-old male died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision while performing a U-turn in his work utility vehicle. He was directing traffic signage as part of his employment when he attempted to turn across traffic on Skipton Road. While stopped partway through the U-turn to give way to another vehicle, a truck appeared around a blind bend. The deceased then drove forward into the path of the oncoming truck, resulting in a fatal collision. The coroner found no mechanical defects in the work vehicle that contributed to the collision. Investigation confirmed the deceased had not been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This case highlights hazards of roadwork positioning and visibility issues at intersections, though the primary cause was the deceased's driving decision to move into the path of an approaching vehicle.
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Contributing factors
- U-turn manoeuvre at intersection blocking northbound lane
- Stopped vehicle in traffic lane to give way to other traffic
- Blind leftward bend in Skipton Road obscuring view of approaching truck
- Speed of oncoming truck (80-90 km/h) limiting ability to avoid collision
- Deceased drove into path of oncoming truck after horn warning
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