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Inquest Rules Nurse Sam Young's Death Accidental After Horse Kick

A pathologist reported a ruptured heart consistent with blunt chest trauma as police found no suspicious circumstances.

Overview

  • Deputy Coroner Heath Westerman concluded accidental death at Shropshire Coroner's Court after hearing medical and witness evidence.
  • A post-mortem found a heart rupture with significant internal bleeding consistent with a blunt impact to the chest.
  • Witness Georgina Davidson told the inquest the horse bolted and kicked out with both legs at Birch Park Farm in Baschurch on 19 June.
  • Davidson performed CPR for about 15 minutes before air and road ambulance crews took over, and Young was pronounced dead at 7:53 p.m.
  • Police reported no third-party involvement, while family, colleagues at RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital, and her band paid tribute to the Army Reserve Major and interim chief nursing officer.