Deceased
Rhonda Joy Steggall
Demographics
female
Coroner
Hennessy
Finding date
2008-12-17
Cause of death
Single vehicle accident
AI-generated summary
Rhonda Joy Steggall died in a single vehicle accident on a road with recent roadworks. The coroner's inquest examined whether inadequate signage and poor road conditions contributed to the accident. This case highlights the importance of adequate warning signage during roadworks to alert drivers to hazardous conditions. Key lessons include ensuring road safety measures are properly implemented during maintenance work, maintaining clear visibility of hazards, and prompt removal of temporary road infrastructure. The coroner's focus on signage deficiencies underscores the critical role of environmental hazard communication in preventing traffic accidents and protecting public safety.
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OFFICE OF THE STATE CORONER FINDINGS OF INQUEST CITATION: Inquest into the death of Rhonda Joy
STEGGALL TITLE OF COURT: Coroner’s Court JURISDICTION: Rockhampton FILE NO(s): COR 3475/06(9) DELIVERED ON: 17 December 2008 DELIVERED AT: Rockhampton HEARING DATE(s): 11 April & 16 July 2008 FINDINGS OF: Ms AM Hennessy, Coroner CATCHWORDS: CORONERS: Inquest – single vehicle accident, condition of road surface, recent roadworks, lack of signage
REPRESENTATION: Sgt D. Dalton – appearing to assist the Coroner Mr Gerard O'Driscoll – representing the Rockhampton Regional Council instructed by McCullough Robertson Lawyers Mr Tony Arnold – representing the family instructed by Swanwick Murray and Roche
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