Citation

Cairney P, Coutts M. Proc. Australas. Road Safety Res. Policing Educ. Conf. 2003; 7(2): 108-113.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, copyright holder varies, Publisher Monash University)

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Abstract

The present study reports a detailed analysis of crashes involving intoxicated pedestrians in the ATSB Coronial Database. Although the general pattern of findings relating to intoxicated pedestrian crashes was replicated there were new findings relating to behavioural patterns. Victims tended to have been drinking for long periods, many were identified as drinking in company, and were almost entirely local residents. In 14 percent of cases, there was an argument which precipitated the victim's leaving the drinking venue. Almost all pedestrians were struck by the vehicle within two hours of finishing drinking. Surprisingly, there was no association between BAC level and pedestrian movement at the time of the crash. Recommendations arising from the study include strengthening Responsible Serving of Alcohol programs, publicity aimed at fellow patrons and drivers, programs targeted at disadvantaged groups in the community, traffic engineering treatments outside drinking venues, and continuing monitoring of alcohol affected traffic casualties.