Inquest Told of Fatal Benalla Road Crash
The inquest into the death of Thomas Farrington, 44, of Winton, held after he was struck by a car on the Home Highway near Benalla on March 9, heard testimony from Miles Farrington and driver Brian Stanley Joseph about skid marks, dust, and the vehicle’s speed. Coroner AW Grubb presided as evidence described the scene and possible misadventure leading to the death.
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McSwiney
Thomas Farrington
Winton
Benalla
Doris
Wangaratta
Brian Stanley Joseph
Benalla Dears
AW. Grubb
Miles
Lefs
Wttle Inter
Mo Hewley
Farrington
Evellet
Bene
Grubb
Mareh
Crash inquiry details skid marks and brake failure
Witnesses described skid marks on a culvert and left wheel lock conditions. Inspectors found misaligned wheels and two secondary brake linings on one front wheel, with braking tests showing the car wandered and swung left. Police noted driver experience and cautioned about speeding on the road.
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Wines
Sergi
Ware
Bure
Eliteh
Shonpi
Witnesses Describe Braking and Speed in Fatal Accident Case
Testament from Rogash and Torrington discuss supervision of brakes and vehicle checks before the crash. Evidence shows the car was driven at high speed, with keys left in the rock and unclear brake condition. Beale recalled for further questioning as authorities probe whether rash or negligent driving caused the fatality.
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Knowle
Sid
Wirage
Cyclist Killed In Road Collision Described By Witness
A witness described a crash where a cyclist was struck as a car passed on the wrong side near a culvert. The driver, Rogash, said brakes jammed, causing the impact after he braked hard to avoid the vehicle ahead. The cyclist was knocked onto the bonnet and into the windscreen as the car veered onto the verge.
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Reogadh
McSwiney
Clarke
Hogan
Ronald Ernes Rook
Erade Movor
Oller
Sergt, Healey
Armstrong-Giddeley
Mr. Clarke
Farrington
Witneas
Hothe
Fogash
Iit
Simon Culver
Teenage driver recounts brake failure and high speed crash
In a testimony transcript Rogashaad explains he felt in control at high speed 60 mph on a main road despite brakes failing earlier He admits the brakes were defective and acknowledges racing toward a culvert while his father advised caution The exchange questions his judgment and raises legal concerns about the rental of a car to a 16 year old.
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Massa
Fragmentary OCR Reflects Crash Witness Testimony
Partial statements describe braking and fault in a collision involving a cyclist and a car. Witnesses discuss whether the driver acted negligently and whether the cyclist was the target of the brake application, with unclear attributions of responsibility.
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Partington
Mona Mary F Parrington
Nusewite
Ane
Ter Rot
Norte
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Surrey Street
East
Bentleigk
Huene Highway
Orkate
Wietth
Hurst
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Hoan
Verminden
Pulte
Lesle Edward Beals Af
Hume Highway
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Tere
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Sere Healy
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Arive
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Rogash Center
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Sergt. Healey
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Church
Win
Serg
Sergei. Healey
Ryan
Lo Weiss
Rersons
Mr Clarke
Rogash Eaid
Rogosh
Mr. McSwiney
Wil. Leiglon
Ini
Furhner Agret
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