Mix of Meth and Cold Water Killed Crane Diver

Man who died after jumping from crane was on mix of drugs and alcohol

RNZ photo Report from RNZ by Kate Green A coroner has found that a man who jumped from a crane on the Wellington waterfront died as a result of methamphetamine and cold water immersion. On 26 January 2024, Jarreth Colquhoun, 33, leapt from the crane of the SS Hikitia at the Taranaki St Wharf. The […]

Mix of meth and cold water killed crane diver

The Hikitia floating crane on Wellington's waterfront. Photo: RNZ By Kate Green of RNZ A coroner has found a man who jumped from a crane on the Wellington waterfront died as a result of methamphetamine and being in cold water.

Man who died jumping from Wellington waterfront crane was on mix of drugs and alcohol

A coroner has found Jarreth Colquhoun died after ing he could successfully make the jump - a belief perhaps fuelled by drugs and alcohol.