Coronial

439 results for traumatic injuries

VIChome2015-09-03

Finding into death of Brian George Rutherford

74y · Male·blunt head impact with skull fracture and traumatic brain injury from fall from …

…n domestic settings and recommended public health initiatives to reduce ladder-related deaths and serious injuries through education and safety awareness programs.

forensic medicinevenlafaxine
NSWhome2025-08-08

Inquest into the death of Jacob

0y · Male·Non-accidental infliction of significant force to the head/face and gum region, …

…epartment of Communities and Justice failed to remove him from his parents' care despite these suspicious injuries, expert child protection concerns about maternal attachment and drug use indicators, and evidence of ongo…

paediatricsforensic medicinediagnosticsystemmethamphetamine
TAScommunity2020-01-03

Coroner's Finding: Quad bike related deaths of Heather Dawn Richardson, Jan Severin Jensen, Kendall Russell Bonney, Vicki Mavis Percy, Jay Randall Forsyth, Jabob Graham Green and Roger Maxwell Larner

Multiple causes across seven deaths: severe blunt trauma, crush injuries, trauma…

This coronial inquest examined seven quad bike fatalities in Tasmania between 2012-2015. The deceased included farmers, workers, and recreational riders aged 21-75 years. Key findings: inadequate training was a significa…

emergency medicinepathologysystemprocedural
VICcommunity2006-07-24

Finding into death of Tyson Owen Van Dillen

25y · Male·head injury

Tyson Van Dillen, a 25-year-old male, died from head injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision while driving under the influence. He had consumed significant qua…

alcohol
QLD2011-11-25

Four Winns

Unknown·Multiple traumatic injuries from boating collision (Gregory McLellan: direct tra…

A recreational boating collision in Moreton Bay on 1 September 2007 resulted in four deaths. The Haines Hunter, driven by experienced operator Gregory McLellan, was returning from fishing when it collided with the Four W…

communication
TAS2022-11-29

Coroner's Finding: TR

17y · Female·Multiple traumatic injuries sustained in a single vehicle motor vehicle crash

A 17-year-old provisional driver with 12 days of licensure died in a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash on a wet, steep, poorly-lit road at night. She was driving a manual transmission utility vehicle on Durkins Road in …

TAS2024-03-07

Coroner's Finding: Lynd-Carroll, Akira James

7y · Male·Multiple blunt injuries from being struck by a falling tree

A 7-year-old boy died from massive head injuries after being struck by a tree felled by an adult who was illegally cutting wood in a remote forest area. T…

TAScommunity2016-06-30

Coroner's Finding: Ball, Jeremy Dacre

46y · Male·Multiple blunt traumatic injuries sustained in motor vehicle crash; manner deter…

…berately steered his vehicle into the path of a loaded truck on the Bass Highway, sustaining fatal blunt traumatic injuries. The coroner concluded Ball suffered from untreated anxiety disorder, exacerbated by relationsh…

general practicepsychiatrydelay
NSWcommunity2018-08-16

Inquest into the death of Hugo Fifi

48y · Male·Haemoperitoneum resulting from blunt force abdominal injuries

…s, depression, and substance use disorder, died from haemoperitoneum resulting from blunt force abdominal injuries sustained during an assault. He was severely beaten with a metal pole at his residence on 17-18 April 200…

methamphetamine
TAShome2025-08-28

Coroner's Finding: de-identified XY

10y · Male·catastrophic brain injury with multiple brain bleeds

…ntal injury presentation in paediatric patients and to support child protection processes when suspicious injuries are identified.

paediatricsneurosurgery
NThospital2005-04-06

Inquest into the death of Peter Wiryal

48y · Male·Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke) caused by subdural haemorrhage, which resulted…

…April 2003. He was discharged from Royal Darwin Hospital on 4 April after initial assessment showed minor injuries (Glasgow Coma Score 13→15). However, he deteriorated over the following days and was admitted to Danila D…

emergency medicineneurosurgerydiagnosticcommunicationalcohol
NSWcommunity2020-10-30

COOK Grant Findings

28y · Male·Hypoxic brain injury as a result of a respiratory arrest, after inadequate respi…

Grant Cook, aged 28, collapsed during a rugby league game after a tackle caused him to fall and hit his head. He suffered a grand mal seizure with snoring/obstructed breathing, leading to respiratory arrest, cardiac arre…

paramedicineintensive carecommunicationdiagnosticadrenaline
TAScommunity2021-11-12

Coroner's Finding: Pereira, Thomas

25y · Male·Bilateral pneumothoraxes due to or as a consequence of ejection from a motor veh…

25-year-old male died from bilateral pneumothoraxes sustained during ejection from a motor vehicle on a gravel farm road. He had consumed alcohol (blood alcohol level 0.119 g/100mL) and was not wearing a seatbelt. The co…

forensic medicinetrauma surgery
TAS2017-08-11

Coroner's Finding: Hyland, Tobias Joseph

22y · Male·Blunt traumatic injuries of the head

Tobias Hyland, a healthy 22-year-old, died from blunt traumatic head injuries after being struck by a falling tree limb while cutting wood in remote bushland. His fathe…

system
VICcommunity2025-08-21

Finding into death of Sham Lal

37y · Male·Stab injuries to neck, chest and abdomen

…y after. Despite first aid from bystanders and emergency services, he died at the scene. Nine sharp force injuries were identified at autopsy, with the fatal wound penetrating the abdomen, liver, diaphragm and heart. Thi…

TAS2018-08-03

Coroner's Finding: Gorrie, Kurt Joshua

28y · Male·multiple traumatic head injuries sustained in a fall from height

Kurt Gorrie, a 28-year-old experienced roof plumber, died from multiple traumatic head injuries after falling approximately 6 metres from an unmeshed roof section onto a concrete slab wh…

occupational and environmental healthforensic medicinesystemcommunication
VIC2013-04-30

Finding into death of Karina Bell

24y · Female·unascertained

…ned unascertained despite full autopsy, toxicology, and investigation. Post-mortem findings showed minor traumatic injuries consistent with being ejected from a vehicle, and toxicology revealed methadone, recent heroin …

forensic medicinetoxicologymethadone
TAShospital2024-10-14

Coroner's Finding: Johnson. Daniel Brian

47y · Male·pulmonary thromboembolism due to deep vein thrombosis caused by multiple injurie…

Daniel Brian Johnson, aged 47, sustained multiple serious injuries in a head-on motor vehicle crash on 7 February 2023 and was admitted to Launceston General Hospital. He i…

trauma surgeryintensive care
NSW2018-12-21

Inquest into the death of a person believed to be Jessica Pearce

17y · Female·Cerebral contusions and lacerations due to head injury, with a ruptured aorta, r…

…cle in which she was travelling collided with another on the Hume Highway at Keajura. She sustained fatal injuries including cerebral contusions, lacerations, ruptured aorta and liver injuries. The coroner concluded base…

WA2013

Inquest into the Death of Linden, Benjamin Charles

24y · Male·injuries sustained from an attack by a white shark

Benjamin Charles Linden, a 24-year-old fit surfer, died from injuries sustained in a great white shark attack while surfing near Wedge Island in Western Australia on 14 July 2…

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