Coroner's Finding: Conley, Graham Rex
Deceased
Graham Rex Conley
Demographics
75y, male
Date of death
2022-04-21
Finding date
2023-10-25
Cause of death
blunt trauma of the thorax sustained in a single motor vehicle crash
AI-generated summary
A 75-year-old male died from blunt thoracic trauma sustained in a single-vehicle motor crash. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision with a power pole. The coroner found that if a seatbelt had been worn, he would more likely have survived. Advanced natural heart, lung, and brain disease may have precipitated the vehicle leaving the road. No alcohol or drugs were detected. The vehicle had minor deficiencies unrelated to the crash. The coroner emphasised that seatbelt use is compulsory in Tasmania for over 50 years, yet preventable deaths continue from non-compliance. Clinical relevance: assessment of fitness to drive in patients with cardiac disease and underlying multi-system pathology.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- not wearing a seatbelt
- possible cardiac event as precipitating factor
- advanced natural disease of the heart
Coroner's recommendations
- Ongoing community education regarding the importance of seatbelt compliance in Tasmania
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