Coroner's Finding: Patmore, Jason - Decision as to Inquest
Deceased
Jason Lee Patmore
Demographics
44y, male
Date of death
2015-08-25
Finding date
2017-11-17
Cause of death
Traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage and diffuse brain injury from bicycle accident
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Jason Lee Patmore, aged 44, died on 25 August 2015, 27 days after a bicycle accident on 29 July 2015 in Hobart. He was riding at high speed (>50 km/h) down Rosehill Crescent when he lost control and crashed, sustaining traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage and diffuse brain injury. His widow sought a coronial inquest, contending that a motor vehicle driver (Ms McKinnon) was causatively involved. The coroner declined, finding clear evidence that the accident resulted from Patmore's loss of control at high speed, with no involvement of the motor vehicle. Investigation was thorough, including scene examination, witness statements, forensic evidence, and bicycle ride-through simulations. All evidence consistently pointed to speed and braking as the primary factors. No recommendations were made.
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Contributing factors
- High-speed cycling in excess of 50 km/h
- Loss of control while braking
- Possible reaction to oncoming vehicle or parked cars
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