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0y · Female·Sudden unexpected death of an infant (SUDI) from viral pneumonitis (Rhinovirus a…
A 5-week-old Aboriginal infant with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) died of sudden unexpected infant death (SUDI) caused by viral pneumonitis from rhinovirus and enterovirus. She was found unresponsive at a remote…
Combination of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries sustained in motor vehicle …
Two men died in a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision on the Arnhem Highway on 28 March 2024. The driver (30M) and front-seat passenger (27M) were killed when their Toyota HiAce van left the road at approximately 160 …
49y · Female·Blunt force head injury from pedestrian-pushbike collision
A 49-year-old woman died from catastrophic head injuries sustained in a pedestrian-bicycle collision on a footpath in Darwin. She exited a gate with obscured visibility and stepped directly into the path of a 12-year-old…
20y · Male·Blunt force head and limb injuries from motor vehicle collision
A 20-year-old Aboriginal male pedestrian died from blunt force head and limb injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision. He was intoxicated (blood alcohol 0.20%) when struck by a Black Ford Ranger while crossing Lar…
0y · Female·Subdural and subarachnoid haemorrhages due to late onset vitamin K deficiency bl…
A 33-day-old exclusively breastfed baby died from subdural and subarachnoid haemorrhages caused by late-onset vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). The parents, exercising informed choice based on spiritual beliefs, decl…
24y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia secondary to drug abuse and overdose of multiple drugs
A 24-year-old man with schizophrenia died from aspiration pneumonia following overdose of multiple drugs including diazepam, tramadol, morphine, and others. The day before death, he took excess diazepam to manage auditor…
79y · Male·head injuries sustained in a fall from a bicycle
A 79-year-old man died from head injuries sustained in a bicycle fall on a rural road. While riding at approximately 40 km/h on a descent, he swerved to avoid mud and debris on the road surface, struck another cyclist's …
52y · Male·Unascertained
GM, a 52-year-old man with bipolar affective disorder, died of unascertained causes after absconding from a mental health inpatient unit on 2 December 2015. He was admitted voluntarily for management of a suspected manic…
50y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia
Vicki Maree Hay, a 50-year-old woman with severe intellectual disability residing in a group home, was admitted to Bendigo Hospital with severe vomiting following two weeks of outpatient GP treatment for lower respirator…
51y · Male·Complications of chronic ethanol use
EH was a 51-year-old man with chronic alcohol dependence, liver cirrhosis, and recent hip fracture complications who died at home on 1 November 2022 whilst waiting for an ambulance. He had self-discharged from St Vincent…
28y · Female·multiple injuries
Sarah Jane Rutherford, a 28-year-old with bipolar affective disorder and schizophrenia, died by suicide on 27 December 2009 after falling from a bridge onto the Mitchell Freeway while on leave from Graylands Hospital. Sh…
83y · Female·Complications following fracture and surgical repair of the left hip in an elder…
Mrs Nola Inez Daniel, an 83-year-old with chronic lung disease, osteoporosis, and cardiac disease, was admitted to Regis Forrest Gardens for respite care on 24 December 2009. She sustained three falls on Christmas Day, w…
21y · Female·Multiple organ failure due to undefined sepsis (toxic shock syndrome)
Amanda Dana Tauai, 21 years old, died from septic shock with multi-organ failure in March 2012 after presenting with symptoms initially consistent with viral gastroenteritis and dehydration. Initial management at remote …
56y · Female·Bronchial asthma and emphysema
A 56-year-old woman with long-standing schizophrenia, COPD, emphysema, and heavy smoking died during overnight leave from psychiatric hospitalisation. She was granted leave to check on her cat at her remote home on 24 Ma…
Unknown·Multiple injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions
This multi-case coronial inquest examined six deaths following police pursuits and vehicle intercepts in Western Australia between 2012-2014. All were motor vehicle collisions: two innocent civilians (taxi driver Singh a…
21y · Male·crush asphyxia
Reef Kite, a healthy 21-month-old boy, died from crush asphyxia after a chest of drawers toppled onto him in his bedroom while he napped. He was unresponsive when found and died despite emergency resuscitation at Princes…
Unknown·Multiple injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions
This complex coronial finding examined six deaths arising from police pursuits in Western Australia between 2012-2014. The deceased included taxi driver Kuldeep Singh and passenger Dr D. (killed in a collision with a sto…
18y · Female·Acute Alcohol Toxicity with Early Pneumonia and Aspiration
An 18-year-old female, a naive drinker, consumed approximately 19-21 standard drinks over a few hours at her birthday party, including vodka cruisers, a full-strength Midori drinking game, and Polmos (95% alcohol). She r…
24y · Male·complications of ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
Vincent Schwenke, a 24-year-old male of Maori descent, developed acute psychotic symptoms after ceasing cannabis use and was admitted to a secure mental health unit as an involuntary patient. Despite initial improvement …
41y · Male·unknown
Dean Anthony Pollard was a 41-year-old man with a long history of schizophrenia and amphetamine-induced psychotic disorder who disappeared in May-June 2010 and is presumed dead. He had multiple psychiatric admissions bet…
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