Finding into death of Kai Lun Chok
Deceased
Kai Lun Chok
Demographics
28y, male
Date of death
2023-12-22
Finding date
2025-01-22
Cause of death
multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident
AI-generated summary
A 28-year-old male died in a motor vehicle collision when he failed to give way at a rural intersection in north-western Victoria. Driving a Mercedes sedan on the Chinkapook-Nyah West Road, he collided with a fully laden articulated truck travelling at 100 km/h on the priority Robinvale-Sea Lake Road. There were no skid marks indicating braking before impact, and the collision was catastrophic. The coroner found no evidence of alcohol, drugs, fatigue, or mechanical failure. The cause was attributed to a momentary lapse of concentration by the deceased driver. Sun glare was considered unlikely but possible. No medical or health system factors were involved in this death.
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Contributing factors
- failure to give way at intersection
- momentary lapse of concentration by driver
- possible sun glare
Coroner's recommendations
- Advanced Audible Warning Systems (rumble strips) be installed on the Chinkapook-Nyah West Road in the lead-up to the Robinvale-Sea Lake Road intersection
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