Ray Lewis’ Son Ray Lewis III’s Autopsy Report Sheds New Light on His Death
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New details surrounding the death of Ray Lewis III, the 28-year-old son of former Baltimore Ravens player and Super Bowl champ Ray Lewis, have been revealed following the release of his autopsy report.
According to the findings dated July 23 from Medical Examiner Districts 5 and 24 in Florida, Ray III died from a deadly combination of drugs. His manner of death was ruled as accidental after fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were all present in his system, per the final autopsy report obtained by People.
Last month, the former Miami Hurricanes defensive back was discovered unresponsive in a central Florida home on June 14, as multiple outlets reported at the time. According to authorities, narcotics and alcohol were reportedly present at the scene.
Upon the arrival of first responders, "[police] department-issued Narcan" was administered to Ray III after at least one officer suspected the emergency situation to be related to a narcotic overdose, but unfortunately, the medication failed to yield a response.
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Ray III was then transported to the Advent Health Hospital in Altamonte Springs by the Seminole County Fire Department, where he was pronounced dead.
At the time, the local Casselberry Police Department shared the following statement: "This investigation is closed. The evidence and witness accounts show this incident to be a tragic accident. Our sympathies go out to the Lewis family and friends."
The college football player is survived by his father, mother Tatyana McCall, and five siblings, including brothers Rahsaan Lewis, Rayshad Lewis and Ralin Lewis and sisters Diaymon Lewis and Kaitlin Lewis.
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