Coroner's Finding: Dare, Daniel Wayne

Male·mixed prescription drug toxicity (tramadol and diazepam)

Daniel Wayne Dare died from mixed prescription drug toxicity involving tramadol and diazepam. He had a history of chronic lower back pain and depression managed with these medications prescribed by his GP over several years. While he had previous suicide attempts, the coroner found this death was likely accidental rather than intentional, based on the absence of a suicide note, his failure to contact anyone about his plans (contrary to previous attempts), his care for his young son, and his future-focused plans. The coroner's medical advisor reviewed the prescribing and found the GP's regimen appropriate, with reasonable dosing and good documentation. No clinical negligence or preventable failures were identified.