Coroner's Finding: Wilson, Jason Peter

MAGISTRATES COURT of TASMANIA

CORONIAL DIVISION Record of Investigation into Death (Without Inquest) Coroners Act 1995 Coroners Rules 2006 Rule 11 I, Simon Cooper, Coroner, having investigated the death of Jason Peter Wilson Find, pursuant to Section 28(1) of the Coroners Act 1995, that a) The identity of the deceased is Jason Peter Wilson; b) Mr Wilson died as a result of injuries sustained by him as the driver in a single motor vehicle crash. At the time of the crash Mr Wilson was affected by methylamphetamine, MDMA and cannabis; c) The cause of Mr Wilson’s death was multiple (head, neck, chest, spine, limbs) injuries; and d) Mr Wilson died, aged 51 years, on 29 September 2024 at Port Huon, Tasmania.

In making the above findings, I have had regard to the evidence gained in the investigation into Mr Wilson’s death which includes:

• Police Report of Death for the Coroner;

• Affidavits confirming identity (including fingerprint identification evidence);

• Report – Dr Andrew Reid, Forensic Pathologist;

• Report – Forensic Science Service Tasmania;

• Medical Records;

• Records – Ambulance Tasmania;

• Affidavit – Samuel Wilson, sworn 15 October 2024;

• Affidavit – Tamika Vincent, sworn 1 October 2024;

• Affidavit – Daniel Redinger, sworn 13 November 2024;

• Affidavit – Constable Kyle Freeman, sworn 26 January 2025;

• Affidavit – Constable Carly Medhurst, Forensic Services, sworn 23 November 2024 (and scene photographs);

• Tasmania Police Crash Report dated 29 September 2024;

• Collison Analysis Report – Senior Constable Adam Hall dated 19 January 2025;

• Affidavit – Transport Safety and Investigation Officer Jason Armstrong, sworn 17 October 2024; and

• Forensic evidence and body worn camera footage.

Mr Wilson died when the Holden Captiva he was driving north on the Huon Highway near Port Huon left the road after negotiating a left-hand bend. The vehicle entered the roadside drain, continued for approximately 34 metres through and along the drain before impacting with a tree. Mr Wilson died instantly.

Toxicological analysis of samples taken from his body at autopsy showed elevated levels of methylamphetamine, MDMA and THC (the active constituent in cannabis). These drugs undoubtedly contributed to the happening of the crash. He was affected by drugs and probably distracted by his mobile telephone in the immediate lead up to the crash.

Weather and road conditions did not, in my view, cause or contribute to the happening of the crash.

There were no mechanical defects identified with the vehicle which could have caused or contributed to the happening of the crash.

There are no suspicious circumstances, anomalies or inconsistencies associated with Mr Wilson’s death. There is no evidence of the involvement of any other person or vehicle.

Comments and Recommendations The circumstances of Mr Wilson’s death are not such as to require me to make any comments or recommendations pursuant to Section 28 of the Coroners Act 1995.

I convey my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Wilson.

Dated: 6 October 2025 at Hobart, in the State of Tasmania.

Simon Cooper Coroner