Deceased
Shannon Lindsay Watt
Demographics
33y, male
Date of death
2009-06-13
Finding date
2012-04-02
Cause of death
Aspiration plus hypothermia secondary to severe alcohol intoxication
AI-generated summary
Shannon Lindsay Watt, a 33-year-old male, died from aspiration with hypothermia secondary to severe alcohol intoxication. After work drinks at the Alberton Hotel on 13 June 2009, he consumed large quantities of alcohol (beer and whiskey) over approximately 3 hours, reaching a blood alcohol concentration of 0.38 g/100mL. Despite showing signs of severe intoxication, the publican Mr William Steele continued serving him alcohol in breach of responsible service obligations. After being driven home by taxi, he was last seen conscious but unsteady. His parents found him unconscious outside their home at 11pm and initiated CPR, but paramedics were unable to resuscitate him. The coroner found that Mr Steele failed to observe responsible service of alcohol obligations by serving excessive quantities to a visibly intoxicated patron. This case demonstrates how irresponsible alcohol service practices in licensed premises can contribute to fatal outcomes.
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