While the death of Jose Fernandez continues to be a tragic story, a toxicology report revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when his boat crashed into a jetty. The other passengers on the boat, Emilio Jesus Macias and Eduardo Rivero, were also under the influence when the crash occurred over a month ago. The trio all died as a result from the crash.

The toxicology report states that Fernendez blood alcohol concentration was at 0.147, almost double the legal limit, which is .08 in Florida. The report also stated that traces of cocaine were found in Rivero, while both Macias and Rivero had below legal limits of alcohol in their blood.

In the initial report, no drugs or alcohol were found at the scene of the crash off the coast of Miami Beach at around 3:30 am on September 25th. The official cause of death for all three passengers was reported as blunt-force injuries, not the initial report of drowning. Fernandez’s autopsy stated that he suffered from several facial lacerations and broken bones, leading to brain swelling, as well as chest injuries that caused fluid buildup in the lungs.

The three were at a Miami bar hours before the accident, where they were served alcohol prior to the fatal crash. A receipt for alcohol purchased at the bar was found in the pocket of one of the boat’s passengers.

Prior to his untimely death, Fernandez was selected as the 2013 National League Rookie of the Year and a two-time All Star.

Courtney Ahearn
A senior at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York, Courtney Ahearn is a double major in Sports Management and Communications who hails from the Bronx, New York. A die hard supporter of the New York Yankees, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Cowboys, Courtney can often be found parked in front of a television somewhere, cheering on her boys. When not cheering for her teams, she enjoys lacing up her skates and playing hockey herself or traveling to the diamond to shag some fly balls. When not involved in sports in some way, Courtney likes to take long romantic trips to Target, binge watching Grey's Anatomy, and spend time with her family and boyfriend. An athlete since the age of four, an injury kept her from competing in college athletics. Nonetheless, she decided to pursue a career in sports, hoping to become anything ranging from a sports writer to an athletic trainer. Becoming a part of Sports Girl Media was truly a blessing, where Courtney can finally express her love for all things sports surrounded by other females who want to do the same.

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