The accident that claimed the life of British endurance cyclist Mike Hall outside of Canberra two years ago was"avoidable", possibly in part due to the dark clothing he was wearing, a Canberra coroner has found.Mr Hall's death is a catalyst for changeMr Hall had been participating in the 5,500km Indian Pacific Wheel Race when he was hit by a carToday, Coroner Bernadette Boss released her report, finding Mr Hall died instantaneously from multiple head, chest and abdomen injuries.
Coroner Boss found that Mr Hall had been wearing dark clothing, but was unable to make any assessment as to whether he was also wearing adequate reflective material. She said evidence from other drivers who saw him on the road was inconclusive. "As a result it has not been possible to test the clothing for reflective properties and therefore to conduct completely accurate reconstructions.
Victim Blaming at it's absolute worst. This is a disgrace.
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