Deceased
Marek Koziol
Demographics
61y, male
Coroner
Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos
Date of death
2018-05-20
Finding date
2020-07-07
Cause of death
Injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision (pedestrian)
AI-generated summary
A 61-year-old legally blind man was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing a busy highway with his guide dog. He sustained severe head injuries including subarachnoid and subdural haemorrhage, and diffuse axonal injury, and died after 14 days in ICU despite appropriate trauma care. The collision occurred because the vehicle emitted minimal noise (33dB, similar to library levels), making it unlikely the visually impaired pedestrian could detect it aurally before stepping onto the road. The driver was not impaired, speeding, or negligent. The death was deemed a tragic accident. The coroner recommended Guide Dogs Victoria incorporate training addressing challenges posed by modern low-noise vehicles.
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