FORT WORTH (1080 KRLD) - The Tarrant County Medical examiner has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an
accidental overdose, due to a mix of fentanyl and oxycodone, which was exacerbated by alcohol.
BREAKING: #TylerSkaggs of the @Angels died of an accidental overdose due to a combination of Fentanyl, Oxycodone and Alcohol according to ME. Died in Southlake before the team was about to take on the @Rangers @KRLD
— Austin York (@realAustinYork)
August 30, 2019 Southlake police found the 27-year-old pitcher unresponsive, inside a Hilton hotel room in July, while the team was in town to face the Rangers.
The first game of the four-game series was postponed.
Police said they didn’t suspect foul play and also ruled out suicide. In a statement, the police say the investigation continues.
