Autopsy: McAlester Teen Died From Toxic Effects Of Alcohol

The state Medical Examiner's Office says a Pittsburg County teen found dead after a social gathering in January 2013, died of "acute toxic effects of ethyl alcohol."

Wednesday, May 1st 2013, 3:23 pm

By: News On 6


The state Medical Examiner's Office says a McAlester teen found dead after a social gathering in January 2013, died of "acute toxic effects of ethyl alcohol" with a blood alcohol level of .35 percent, more than four times the legal limit.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said William Hatridge, 19, was found unresponsive in a field near McAnally Flats at Russellville Road and Lick Creek Road on January 26, 2013.

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The OSBI is assisting the Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office with its investigation.

The Medical Examiner's autopsy report ruled the death an accident.

The sheriff's office says the report has been forwarded to the District Attorney's office.  No one has been arrested in connection with Hatridge's death.

 

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