Deceased
Shane Stephen Hubezak
Demographics
33y, male
Date of death
2010-07-28
Finding date
2011-03-08
Cause of death
Combined drug toxicity (heroin, alprazolam, methadone)
AI-generated summary
Shane Hubezak, aged 33, died from combined drug toxicity involving heroin, alprazolam (Xanax), methadone, and cannabis. On 25 July 2010, he was arrested following a police pursuit and motor vehicle collision. He was transported to Royal Melbourne Hospital, examined for minor soft tissue injuries, offered further investigation including CT imaging, but declined and was discharged early on 26 July. On 27 July, he consumed approximately half a gram of heroin and 15 alprazolam tablets at home. His partner found him unresponsive on 28 July at approximately 1:30pm; resuscitation was unsuccessful. Forensic pathology revealed multiple central nervous system depressants consistent with death by respiratory depression. The coroner concluded the death was accidental and found that preceding police custody, pursuit, and collision-related injuries did not contribute to the fatality.
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