Deceased
Chin Hung Ho
Demographics
64y, male
Coroner
Decision ofDeputy State Coroner Shields
Date of death
2021-03-22
Finding date
2022-02-07
Cause of death
Closed Head Injury
AI-generated summary
Chin Hung Ho, a 64-year-old man in custody at Macquarie Correctional Centre, collapsed during morning muster on 22 March 2021 and struck his head on concrete flooring. CCTV footage captured the collapse, which appeared consistent with a sudden cardiac event. He sustained extensive head injuries including skull fractures and intracranial haemorrhages and died after life support withdrawal. Autopsy revealed left ventricular hypertrophy from chronic hypertension and moderate coronary artery disease sufficient to explain sudden collapse. The coroner found no evidence that medical care in custody was inadequate or contributed to his death. The case highlights how sudden cardiac events in custodial settings can result in fatal outcomes despite immediate first aid response.
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Specialties
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