No Drugs In Man Who Died After St. Johns Deputies Used Taser
Medical Examiner Rules Lewis King's Death Accident
St. Johns County Sheriff Neil Perry said the autopsy showed no drugs in the system of Lewis King (pictured, left), 39, who died while being transported to a hospital Dec. 9.Deputies had stopped King's sport utility vehicle for a broken tail light. When they began questioning King about a suspicious container inside the vehicle -- which they suspected may have contained drugs -- King sped off with a deputy hanging onto the car.STATEMENT FROM MEDICAL EXAMINER TERRENCE STEINER The Office of the Medical Examiner, District 23, has determined that the cause of death of Lewis King was due to cardiac arrest due to hypertrophic and ischemic cardiomyopathy.This individual suffered severe hypertrophic cardiomopathy (massive enlargement of the heart) of unknown cause. This was complicated by significant arteriosclerotic thickening of coronary arteries. All toxicology testing was negative.As the arrest occurred, following stress and physical exertion during law enforcement apprehension, including attempted Taser control and restraint, the manner of death was deemed "Accident." |
- December 12, 2003: Report: Asphyxiation Possible Cause Of Suspect's Death
- December 10, 2003: Sheriff: 'No Inappropriate Actions' In Death Of Suspect
- December 9, 2003: Traffic Stop Ends With Suspect Dead, Deputy Hurt
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