'Rodney King died of accidental drowning' – Police report

By Osagie Alonge

Authorities have revealed that Rodney King’s death was a result of accidental drowning.

They however stated that alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and PCP found in his system were contributing factors.

King who was at the centre of the infamous Los Angeles riots back in 1991 was found dead on Sunday, June 17, 2012 in the swimming pool at his Rialito, California home.

King was ‘in a state of drug and alcohol-induced delirium’ and ‘either fell or jumped into the swimming pool,’ said the autopsy report released by the San Bernardino County coroner Thursday.

‘The effects of the drugs and alcohol, combined with the subject’s heart condition, probably precipitated a cardiac arrhythmia and the subject, thus incapacitated, was unable to save himself and drowned,’ the autopsy summary said. ‘There is nothing in the history or autopsy examination to suggest suicide or homicide, and the manner of death is therefore judged to be accident.’

No foul play is suspected and the police investigation of his death is closed, Rialto Police Capt. Randy De Anda told CNN.