Donald Hooker

“This is the second matter that has been referred to my jurisdiction in recent months where a motorcyclist has lost his helmet during a collision”

“The Forensic Collision Investigator was unable to explain the reason for Dr [name redacted] crash helmet coming off”

“It was adduced in evidence that a kite safety mark may be checked by an instructor during motor cycle courses/tests but there did not appear to be a known check for ensuring a person has the correct size motorcycle helmet”

“It was acknowledged that many people may now purchase motorcycle helmets over the internet and the sizing and fitting may not be appropriate”