Finding into death of Cain Brian Cameron
Deceased
Cain Brian Cameron
Demographics
35y, male
Date of death
2023-10-26
Finding date
2025-08-15
Cause of death
Fall from a height injuries including a ruptured thoracic aorta associated with an extremely high methylamphetamine level
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Cain Brian Cameron, aged 35, died on 26 October 2023 following a fall from the fifth level of the Holiday Inn carpark in Werribee while evading police arrest. He fell 17 metres onto the street below, sustaining a ruptured thoracic aorta and multiple fractures. Post-mortem toxicology revealed markedly elevated methylamphetamine (9.9 mg/L), which likely impaired his decision-making and risk assessment throughout the police pursuit. The coroner found the fall was accidental, not deliberate. Police conducted lawful arrest procedures based on reasonable grounds for suspicion of aggravated carjacking. The coroner found no evidence supporting allegations of rough handling during first aid. Given the aortic rupture's 90% mortality rate requiring CT imaging and cardiothoracic surgery, there were no interventions available at the scene that could have prevented death. No systemic issues or prevention opportunities were identified in police conduct or procedures.
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Contributing factors
- markedly elevated methylamphetamine concentration affecting decision-making and risk assessment
- evasion of police apprehension
- accidental fall from 17 metres while hanging from carpark ledge
- impaired judgment due to stimulant drug use
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