Coronial

188 results for vehicle design and safety

QLD2012-11-01

Short, James Leon

Male·pelvic, leg and chest injuries sustained from being run over by a reversing dog …

James Short was fatally run over by a reversing truck and dog trailer at an earthmoving company yard. The driver had limited visibility due to trailer configuration …

systemcommunication
NSWcommunity2014-01-31

Inquest into the death of Albert CONSTABLE

63y · Male·Multiple blunt force injuries and mechanical asphyxia

Albert Constable, a 63-year-old heavy vehicle driver, died when his truck suddenly swerved across the median strip and crashed into a building at appro…

general practiceforensic medicinemirtazapine
VIChospital2021-12-06

Finding into death of Ingeburg Hildegard Muller

85y · Female·Staphylococcus bacteremia complicating multiple injuries sustained in a motor ve…

An 85-year-old woman sustained multiple serious injuries (bilateral rib and pelvic fractures, thoracic spine fractures) in a motor vehicle collision on 20 June 2018. She was treated w…

emergency medicineintensive caresystemantibiotics
SAhospital2003-09-18

Coroner's Finding: NEWTON Ronald Luke

7y · Male·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to reflex cardiac arrest triggered by blunt…

A 7-year-old boy died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following a motor vehicle collision. He was seated on an unanchored booster seat and wearing an adult seatbelt. During the collisio…

intensive careemergency medicinesystem
QLDcommunity2017-07-26

Stephenson, Ethan

14y · Male·Head injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision (pedestrian)

A 14-year-old boy, Ethan Stephenson, was struck by a four-wheel drive vehicle while skateboarding on Russell Island in June 2014 and died from head injuries. The driver was speeding (…

forensic medicinesystemdelay
VICcommunity2013-08-13

Finding into death of Graeme Andrew Dunn

52y · Male·Chest injuries involving massive left haemothorax, right pneumothorax, multiple …

A 52-year-old VicRoads contractor was struck and killed by a detached truck axle assembly on the Westgate Freeway on 1 October 2007, sustaining fatal chest …

diagnosticsystem
WA2009-06-12

Inquest into the Death of Ward

46y · Male·Heatstroke

… numerous defects including a failed air-conditioning system, inadequate CCTV, non-functional duress alarm, and no temperature monitoring. GSL officers failed to check the air-conditioning before departure or conduct we…

systemdelay
NSWcommunity2008-09-18

Coroner's Finding: Adam Holt, Roslyn Bragg, Travis Bragg, Madison Holt, Jasmine Holt

Unknown·Drowning resulting from motor vehicle collision with floodwaters caused by road …

Five people—Adam Holt (driver), his partner Roslyn Bragg, and three children (Madison, Jasmine, Travis)—drowned on 8 June 2007 when their vehicle plunged through a void …

systemalcohol
NSW2019-10-04

Inquest into the death of Caitlyn FISCHER

22y · Female·blunt force head injuries

…n 30 April 2016. The horse Ralphie appeared distracted at the fence, leading him to attempt an extra stride and fail to jump cleanly. The inquest examined systemic safety issues in equestrian eventing, identifying defic…

emergency medicineparamedicinesystemdelay
VIChome1999-06-25

1997 DANDENONG RANGES FIRES

Fire exposure and carbon monoxide poisoning in a deliberately lit bushfire

The 1997 Dandenong Ranges fires killed three residents at Ferny Creek on January 21. Jennifer Lindroth (24), Graham Lindr…

TAShospital2024-06-21

Coroner's Finding: de-identified BP

16y · Male·transection of the liver and laceration of the inferior vena cava sustained in a…

A 16-year-old male died from transection of the liver and inferior vena cava laceration sustained in a quad bike accident. He was riding a single-rider ATV with a pi…

trauma surgeryemergency medicine
VIClevel crossing collision between vehicle and train2013-10-21

Finding into death of Nicholas William Parker

32y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained when struck by semi-trailer at level crossing

…ctoria, killing 11 train passengers. The driver, Christian Scholl, did not see the flashing red-filtered incandescent lights or hear the train horn. This coronal investigation examined the driver's familiarity with the …

emergency medicinetrauma surgerydiagnosticsystem
VICcommunity2014-05-06

Finding into death of Petroula Krassos

75y · Female·Mechanical asphyxia

…y) as legally required. While driving home from the casino, Mary experienced a seizure, lost consciousness, and the vehicle left the road at a dangerous curve with no protective barriers. The deceased was trapped in the…

general practiceemergency medicinecommunicationsystemcarbamazepine
VIC2023-11-09

Finding into death of Hung Quang Nguyen

46y · Male·injuries sustained in a motorcycle incident (rider)

…Ring Road when he attempted to overtake a truck on an exit ramp. The rider misjudged the available distance and struck a traffic island, falling from the motorcycle and being run over by the truck's rear wheels. The cor…

VIC2012-03-22

Finding into death of Lydia Denise Carter

51y · Female·Head injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision (go-kart driver)

…to impact the steering wheel hub with fatal force. The venue operator violated multiple occupational health and safety standards: inadequate patron induction lacking basic kart operation instructions, improper harness f…

systemprocedural
VICcommunity2020

Finding into death of Samuel Alexander Chilton

15y · Male·Multiple injuries in the setting of a truck incident (cyclist)

…illegally to enter Ziegler Parade while heading to cricket training. The truck driver reacted appropriately and braked, but could not avoid collision. Samuel's mobile phone was playing loud music at the scene, suggestin…

forensic medicine
QLD2014-09-09

MacDonald, Wayne

53y · Male·Multiple injuries due to blast injury from catastrophic tyre failure (zipper fai…

…l mine. The failed tyre (marked 'slow leak/OK') suffered a 'zipper failure' due to previous under-inflation and inadequate integrity testing. Clinical examination revealed blast injuries (cerebral contusions, pulmonary …

systemcommunication
ACTcommunity2020-09-24

INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OFTERESA ERIKA FOCE

63y · Female·head injury sustained from a collision between bicycle and builder's trailer

Dr F., a 63-year-old psychiatrist and experienced cyclist, died from head injuries sustained in a collision between her bicycle and a builder's t…

system
NTcommunity2024

Inquest into the death of Road Death 42 of 2024

22y · Male·Multiple blunt force injuries sustained in motorcycle versus motor vehicle colli…

…r been travelling at the posted speed limit, the driver of the Hilux would have had 3.9 seconds to perceive and respond (exceeding the normal 1.8-2.6 second perception-response time), and the collision would not have oc…

VIC2022-01-19

Finding into death of Thi Minh Tam Nguyen

62y · Female·Drowning

…ructural deficiencies including corroded hull below bungs allowing water ingress, poorly sealed deck areas, and unsealed cable/fuel line penetrations. The bilge pump lacked automatic activation. The boat became stern-he…

systemprocedural

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