NBA Forward Brandon Clarke's Death Ruled Accidental
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NBA Forward Brandon Clarke's Death Ruled Accidental

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The death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has been ruled an accident, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The cause of death was determined to be the effects of heroin and cocaine.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner announced on Friday that the manner of death for NBA player Brandon Clarke was accidental. A deputy medical examiner conducted a thorough examination of Clarke following his passing.

The official determination, certified on Friday, states that Clarke’s death resulted from “the effects of heroin and cocaine.

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