Deceased
Pramod Acharya
Demographics
30y, male
Date of death
2023-05-17
Finding date
2024-08-14
Cause of death
Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident (driver)
AI-generated summary
A 30-year-old male driver died in a motor vehicle collision on the Princes Highway when his vehicle struck a koala on the roadway. In attempting to avoid the animal, he swerved and overcorrected, causing his vehicle to spin backwards into the path of an oncoming tanker truck. The collision resulted in multiple traumatic injuries including bilateral haemopneumothorax, extensive fractures, and fatal chest trauma. Investigation found no mechanical defects in the vehicle, no impairment of either driver, and appropriate speeds. The coroner recommended a safety review of the highway section with consideration of wildlife warning signage.
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