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Hayden Panettiere’s Overdose Death Investigation Closed by Police

Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled as accidental and the investigation has concluded, the Greenville, South Carolina police department announced Wednesday. “Based on the (coroner’s office’s) determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental. The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation,” the police department told…

Hayden Panettiere’s Overdose Death Investigation Closed by Police

US actress Hayden Panettiere's death has been officially declared accidental by South Carolina police, bringing an end to their investigation. The "Heroes" and "Nashville" star, 36, passed away in August from a drug overdose, according to the medical examiner's report. Police stated that the death was ruled accidental based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the results of their investigation.

The Greenville Police Department and the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) were conducting the probe. It remains unclear if the DEA's investigation has concluded. Panettiere, who had publicly discussed her substance abuse issues, was found unresponsive at a South Carolina residence on August 16. She was treated for cardiac arrest, and her autopsy revealed traces of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, along with methocarbamol and quetiapine in her system.

Panettiere's ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother Zack were present when emergency services arrived.

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