Deceased
Daniel Brian Johnson
Demographics
47y, male
Date of death
2023-02-27
Finding date
2024-10-14
Cause of death
pulmonary thromboembolism due to deep vein thrombosis caused by multiple injuries (chest, abdominal, and limb) from motor vehicle crash
AI-generated summary
Daniel Brian Johnson, aged 47, sustained multiple serious injuries in a head-on motor vehicle crash on 7 February 2023 and was admitted to Launceston General Hospital. He initially progressed well with appropriate treatment including anticoagulation therapy for his fractured legs and internal injuries. However, on 26 February 2023, he suffered a cardiac arrest due to a massive pulmonary embolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis—a well-recognized complication of multiple trauma causing haemorrhage and abnormal blood clotting. He was resuscitated and given thrombolysis but remained unconscious with no neurological recovery. Life support was withdrawn and he died on 27 February 2023. The coroner found no medical management issues at the hospital and that the death resulted solely from injuries caused by the other driver's negligent overtaking manoeuvre.
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