Coroner's Finding: Robinson, Robert John
Deceased
Robert John Robinson
Demographics
72y, male
Date of death
2023-08-15
Finding date
2024-06-18
Cause of death
Drowning following a traumatic closed head injury due to a fall down an embankment into a creek
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Robert John Robinson, a 72-year-old man with intellectual disability, died from drowning following a traumatic head injury sustained when he fell from an unfenced embankment into a creek at Rose Bay Park. He fell approximately 200–300 metres from his residence while on one of his regular walks. The coroner found the death accidental with no suspicious circumstances. Key environmental safety issues identified included lack of guard rails, a footbridge rail below current safety standards, and inadequate lighting. While these factors could not be definitively linked to his death, the coroner recommended that West Tamar Council assess and remediate safety hazards at the site to prevent future incidents.
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Contributing factors
- Lack of guard rail along the creek edge
- Footbridge rail below current safety standards
- Lack of lighting on footpath and footbridge
- Possible tripping on exposed tree root
- Possible reduced visibility due to darkness
- Unfenced embankment gap
Coroner's recommendations
- West Tamar Council conduct an assessment of the safety of the footbridge and creek area of Rose Bay Park in Gravelly Beach
- With regard to the results of such assessment, implement any appropriate measures to enhance the safety of those using the park
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