Posted at 3:25 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2007
NBA: Griffin had alcohol in system when hit by train
Associated Press
HOUSTON — Former NBA player Eddie Griffin had more than three times the legal alcohol limit in his system when he crashed his sport utility vehicle into a moving train and died this summer, according to an autopsy report released today.The Harris County Medical Examiner's office said the 25-year-old Griffin died of "multiple blunt force injuries." The medical examiner's office performed tests on Griffin's bile and blood from his heart and liver and determined his blood-alcohol level was 0.26. The legal limit in Texas is 0.08.
Tests found no traces of cocaine, barbituates or any other narcotics.
Griffin starred at Seton Hall and was drafted seventh overall by New Jersey in the 2001. He battled alcoholism throughout his career. He missed the 2003-04 season to undergo treatment.
Griffin was waived by Minnesota in March amid more legal problems. He was living in Houston at the time of his death and talked about making a professional comeback only weeks before the fatal crash.
The report says Griffin's injuries included two collapsed lungs, a lacerated liver and kidney, four broken ribs and burns over most of his body.
