August 7, 2026 – The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) determined the cause and manner of death for 29-year-old professional basketball player Brandon Clarke as the effects of heroin and cocaine. The manner of death is accident.
According to reports, around 1700 hours on May 11, 2026, Mr. Clarke was found unresponsive in his bedroom. Responding paramedics pronounced death at 1715 hours.
On May 12, a deputy medical examiner conducted an examination of Mr. Clarke at the DME’s Forensic Science Center. The cause and manner of death were certified August 7.
The Medical Examiner report will be available at a future date. The DME case number for Mr. Clarke is 2026-07644.
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