8/8/13 - A record-setting college quarterback from Livingston County died of pneumonia, complicated by chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is linked to concussions. Thatâs according to the Detroit Free Press, which is citing the autopsy report on former Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen Finnerty. According to the paper, Dr. Stephen Cohle also believes a build-up of oxycodone in Finnerty's system played a role in his death. Finnerty was reportedly prescribed the pain medication for back injuries, possibly suffered during his football career. Finnerty was found dead May 28th in a wooded area in Lake County, two days after he disappeared. According to the report, Finnerty likely suffered anxiety, disorientation and paranoia from being alone in the woods while he waited for his family to pick him up after his solo fishing trip. The medical examiner believes he then became incapacitated and inhaled vomit, which caused pneumonia. According to the report, alcohol did not contribute to Finnerty's death. (JK)
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