Coroner's Finding: Bryan, Timothy David

Male·Chest and abdominal injuries sustained in a single motor vehicle crash

Timothy David Bryan died from chest and abdominal injuries sustained in a single vehicle motor crash on 26 September 2016. He was driving a Holden Rodeo when he failed to negotiate a corner, crossed onto the wrong side of the road, and the vehicle rolled. He was ejected from the cab. Toxicological analysis revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.185 g/100mL and significant cannabis levels. Evidence indicated that the combination of alcohol and cannabis severely impairs driving performance, increasing reaction time and reducing ability to perceive speed changes. Neither Mr Bryan nor his passenger were wearing seatbelts. The coroner found that Mr Bryan's death resulted directly from driving while significantly impaired by alcohol and cannabis, causing loss of vehicle control. Speed and mechanical defects were not contributing factors.