Deceased
PD
Demographics
41y, male
Date of death
2023-08-22
Finding date
2025-07-04
Cause of death
Chest and limb injuries resulting from deliberately jumping from the Tasman Bridge with the intention of ending his life
AI-generated summary
A 41-year-old male with schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD died by suicide by jumping from the Tasman Bridge. He had a long history of methamphetamine use and psychotic episodes, with multiple involuntary mental health admissions. He disengaged from community mental health services in May 2023, stating they could not help him. In the week before his death, he gave away possessions and asked his father about heaven. He texted his partner seeking forgiveness on the morning of his death. The coroner found the death could not have been reasonably prevented due to the severity of his condition and substance use. The finding emphasizes that structural modifications to the bridge's safety barriers remain the key preventive measure, with 22 deaths from the bridge between 2016-2024 despite previous coronial recommendations.
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