Finding into death of Luke Axente Jurj
Deceased
Luke Axente Jurj
Demographics
23y, male
Date of death
2007-10-01
Finding date
2010-05-24
Cause of death
Injuries sustained in a fall from a height
AI-generated summary
Luke Jurj, a 23-year-old man, died from injuries sustained in a fall from the Westgate Bridge after jumping 30 metres. He had been experiencing depression since returning from Japan 7 weeks prior and had contacted his mother to inform her of suicidal intent. Police attended promptly after multiple calls from motorists. During the intervention, whilst the deceased was holding the safety rail, Senior Constable Kirwan attempted to grab his arm to prevent the fall. The deceased thrashed, broke free, and jumped backward off the bridge. Toxicology detected methamphetamine, amphetamine, MDMA and MDA. The coroner commended the attending police for their exemplary conduct and extraordinary courage and compassion in an impossible situation. The finding emphasises that no person other than the deceased bears responsibility for his decision to commit suicide.
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Drugs involved
Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Depression following return from Japan
- Use of illicit drugs (methamphetamine, amphetamine, MDMA, MDA)
- Suicidal intent
Coroner's recommendations
- Permanent public safety barriers should be constructed on the Westgate Bridge
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