Medical Examiner Rules Brandon Clarke's Death Accidental Overdose

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Medical Examiner Rules Brandon Clarke's Death Accidental Overdose

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has ruled that Brandon Clarke's death was caused by an accidental overdose involving both heroin and cocaine, according to Melody Gutierrez. The office also listed the combined effects of multiple prescription medications as a significant contributing factor. A full autopsy report will be released later and is expected to identify those medications.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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