A man who was speeding, drink driving and not wearing a seatbelt died as a result of a severe brain injury sustained when his car crashed on the Bass Highway in May last year.
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James Raymond Nichols was ejected from his car after he lost control of it and crashed on the highway between Prospect and Hadspen.
Mr Nichols was travelling about 142 km/h in a 110 km/h zone and had a blood alcohol reading of 0.157 at the time of the incident.
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He was taken to the Launceston General Hospital by ambulance and admitted into the intensive care unit.
The next day, May 5, he was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital intensive care unit for neurological management, but his condition didn't improve.
Mr Nichols organs were donated after a discussion with his parents. All treatment stopped and he died at 1.30pm on May 16.
Forensic pathologist Dr Donald Ritchey conducted an autopsy on Mr Nichols, finding his death was caused by a traumatic closed head injury.
Coroner Simon Cooper said the circumstances of Mr Nichols death didn't warrant a recommendation.
"I do however comment that this is yet another completely avoidable road death caused by a fatal combination of excessive speed, alcohol and the failure to wear a seatbelt," he said.