Deceased
Anthony Joseph Moore
Demographics
71y, male
Coroner
Coroner David Ryan
Date of death
2025-08-17
Finding date
2026-03-17
Cause of death
Complications of rib fractures, liver laceration and pneumothorax sustained in a fall in a man with multiple medical comorbidities (palliated)
AI-generated summary
Anthony Joseph Moore, 71, died from complications of rib fractures, liver laceration and pneumothorax sustained in a fall at Bundoora Park on 15 August 2025. While being assisted by a disability support worker near a bench seat, Anthony stumbled and fell despite being held by the arm. The support worker observed no obvious injury and Anthony showed no signs of pain. He was transported to Royal Melbourne Hospital after becoming unable to exit the bus at home. Imaging revealed life-threatening injuries; in consultation with family, he was transitioned to comfort care and died on 17 August 2025. The coroner found Anthony was provided reasonable care at home and that staff responded appropriately to the incident. The fall was an accident occurring during community access activities.
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