Finding into death of Mr J
Deceased
Mr J
Demographics
64y, male
Date of death
2019-10-29
Finding date
2023-05-24
Cause of death
Injuries sustained in a motor bike and motor vehicle collision (motor bike rider)
AI-generated summary
A 64-year-old experienced motorcycle rider died in a head-on collision with a heavy rigid truck at an intersection on the Calder Alternative Highway. The truck driver was turning into Bullock Road when the motorcycle approached. Forensic collision reconstruction found the truck was moving at low speed with evidence of emergency braking, but no evidence of braking from the motorcycle. Toxicology was negative. The truck driver was acquitted of dangerous driving causing death and pleaded guilty to careless driving. This case highlights road safety risks at poorly signposted intersections with concealed approaches and the importance of intersection visibility and warning signage to prevent similar collisions.
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Contributing factors
- Poor intersection visibility/concealed road approach
- Inadequate warning signage at Bullock Road intersection
- Motorcycle rider did not apply brakes prior to impact
- Truck turning into Bullock Road with limited visibility
Coroner's recommendations
- The Victorian Department of Transport install signage on the approach to both Bullock Road intersections on the Calder Alternative Highway to indicate 'Concealed Road'
- The Victorian Department of Transport install signage on Bullock Road at its intersection with Calder Alternative Highway to indicate 'Beware of Turning Vehicles'
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