Demographics
18y, male
Date of death
2021-09-11
Finding date
2023-07-31
Cause of death
blunt trauma and drowning
AI-generated summary
An 18-year-old male with emerging depression died by suicide from the Tasman Bridge. He had presented to his GP in May 2021 with depressive symptoms, received antidepressant medication, and showed improvement by September 2021. On 10 September, he attended a party where he consumed excessive alcohol and made unwanted advances toward the host. The following day, believing he had sexually assaulted the woman, he became severely distressed, left home, and jumped from the bridge. The coroner found his medical care was appropriate and his suicide risk was not apparent to healthcare providers or school staff. His decision appears to have been impulsive, triggered by acute guilt. The coroner noted the bridge's low, climbable railings facilitated access to a lethal means, and reiterated previous recommendations for structural modifications to prevent future suicides.
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